Legal Counsel, Legal

Requirements

• Lawyer from a reputable international law firm, or in-house counsel at a leading financial institution, with 4-6 years of post-qualification experience
• Preferably qualified in a common law jurisdiction in addition to Hong Kong
• Experience in handling litigation, regulatory, general commercial and employment matters
• Knowledge of brokerage, investment banking, funds, equity or FICC business will be advantageous
• Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Excellent command of English and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese)
• Team player, proactive, willing to learn and detail-oriented
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Key Areas of Responsibilities Manage and oversee litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution matters, including strategy formulation, case management, and engagement with external counsel. Handle contentious regulatory issues and internal/external investigations, preparing responses and liaising with authorities to safeguard the Firm's interests. Provide legal advice on employment-related matters, including employee relations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and compliance with labour laws and internal policies. Advise on a broad range of operational legal matters such as corporate communications, marketing content, real estate transactions, vendor contracts, and general commercial agreements. Draft, review, and maintain Group policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and operational best practices. Participate in regulatory initiatives, policy development, and industry consultations to address emerging legal and market developments. Collaborate with compliance, risk, HR, and other internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate operational, legal, and reputational risks. Provide legal input on ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives, including crisis management and enterprise-wide operational changes.

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