Job description
About the Company:
Our client is a leading real estate group based in Hong Kong, with operations throughout the Asia-Pacific. Renowned for its broad, evolving portfolio and a strong focus on long-term growth, the company plays a key role in redefining the region's urban landscape.
They are seeking an accomplished and strategic Group General Counsel to join their senior leadership team. This is a high-impact role responsible for steering the organization's legal and company secretarial functions, providing expert counsel to the executive team, and ensuring regulatory excellence across all areas of operation.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead the legal department, offering mentorship and oversight to a high-performing, sizable team
- Advise leadership on corporate governance, regulatory requirements, and legal risk management
- Review, negotiate, and manage contracts and strategic agreements
- Maintain the group's compliance with relevant laws, policies, and industry standards
- Oversee relationships with external legal advisors, regulators, and key stakeholders
- Shape and drive legal strategies that align with the company's broader goals
- Facilitate legal awareness and training initiatives across business units
Candidate Profile
- Qualified solicitor in Hong Kong with over 18 years of post-qualification experience
- Extensive background in real estate and corporate law, with strong expertise in regulatory compliance and governance
- Demonstrated leadership in managing legal teams within complex, high-stakes environments, ideally in the property sector
- Fluent in both English and Chinese, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking, coupled with sound legal judgment
