A reputable HKEX-listed enterprise is appointing an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to oversee its dispute resolution and commercial risk portfolio in Hong Kong. You will drive contentious legal strategies, regulatory compliance, and cross-border commercial advisory. This role offers strong executive exposure and autonomy within an established corporate platform.
about the company.
Our client is an established, publicly listed group with extensive commercial holdings and business operations across the region. With seasoned executive leadership and a diverse asset base, the organisation continues to drive strategic regional growth. The Hong Kong office acts as the central corporate hub, directing enterprise governance, risk mitigation, and comprehensive legal strategy across all operational jurisdictions.
about the team.
Reporting directly to the Group General Counsel and working alongside senior executives, you will manage a professional corporate legal desk. The department operates in a fast-paced, collaborative commercial environment, partnering regularly with internal department heads, external advisors, and leading international law firms to deliver pragmatic legal solutions.
about the job.
- Lead the group's litigation, arbitration, and commercial dispute resolution strategies across Hong Kong, Mainland China, and international markets.
- Provide sound, commercial legal advice to the Board of Directors and senior management on high-value business agreements, operational risks, and contentious matters.
- Manage and supervise external legal counsels to ensure disciplined case strategy, high-quality deliverables, and cost-efficient expenditure.
- Address and coordinate responses to contentious regulatory inquiries, compliance reviews, and statutory investigations.
- Assess operational and transactional contracts to minimise contentious exposure and establish robust corporate risk frameworks.
- Collaborate with executive teams on corporate governance, special corporate projects, and strategic negotiations.
- Keep executive leadership informed of evolving regulatory developments, statutory requirements, and relevant dispute resolution precedents.
skills & experience required.
- Qualified lawyer/solicitor in Hong Kong, England & Wales, or another recognised common law jurisdiction; PRC legal qualification is an advantage.
- Minimum 10 years PQE with a core focus on commercial litigation, dispute resolution, and corporate legal advisory.
- Strong legal foundation developed within a reputable international law firm, combined with in-house exposure in a listed group or established corporate.
- Substantial background handling cross-border commercial negotiations, contentious claims, and arbitration.
- Commercial acumen with strong stakeholder management abilities to advise senior executive leadership.
- Complete professional fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).
If you are interested in this role, please click 'Apply Now' or send your CV directly to athena.chan@randstad.com.hk.
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