The incumbent will report to the Group Legal Counsel and will assist in drafting and managing legal documentation and help ensure the company, and its group companies, operates according to the highest ethical, legal, and compliance standards.

The incumbent should have a keen eye and keep themselves abreast of all legal & statutory compliances and will provide legal support and advice across various departments and group companies. This position will form part of the global legal team.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring statutory compliancy under various corporate laws including Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.
• Assisting with day-to-day contractual reviews, negotiations, and drafting of legal documents, including standardization of legal documents.
• Assisting in drafting and reviewing Legal & Compliance Policies at Group level.
• Liaising with various departments to provide legal advice and complete corporate projects.
• Liaising with global legal team and external advisors on ongoing compliance matters and new projects.
• Presentation of legal issues to management together with analysis, options, and recommendations.
• Provide advice and support on handling litigation matters
• Liaise and coordinate with external lawyers and third-party consultants to obtaining legal supporting advice, services, and information.
• Keep Management of the Company update about any new law, rules, and regulations etc. and/or any change in existing laws, rules, and regulations.
• Coordinate with and visit various government and other statutory authorities for various legal and administrative issues.
• Good knowledge of all corporate laws including labor laws to be able to manage and advise on compliance of applicable corporate laws.
• Work on ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the Management aligned with the vision and strategy of the company.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Master’s Degree in Law.
• Qualified Hong Kong solicitor
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Cantonese
• Minimum 5 – 6 years of post-qualification or para-legal experience.
• Working experience in-house commercial environment and private legal practice preferred.
• Keen and curious attitude with willingness to learn. "Get the job done well" attitude is very important.
• Excellent drafting skills with high level of accuracy in work
• Attentive to details and a strong commercial acumen
• Excellent decision making and ownership (responsibility & accountability) of work.
• Candidates with more experience will be considered for the Senior Legal Counsel position.