Job description
Join a dynamic organization with broad regional operations and a forward-looking agenda. This senior legal role offers the opportunity to shape legal strategy across diverse business functions, working closely with executive leadership to support growth, governance, and innovation.
Ideal for experienced legal professionals seeking to make a strategic impact, this position blends high-level advisory work with hands-on legal oversight in a fast-evolving commercial environment.
Role Overview
As Director, Legal Counsel, you will lead and manage legal matters spanning corporate transactions, commercial operations, and strategic initiatives. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to navigate legal risks, support business objectives, and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial agreements
- Guide internal policy development and ensure data privacy and governance standards
- Identify legal risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies
- Provide counsel on corporate governance, procurement, and external partnerships
- Support strategic projects, real estate and leasing matters
- Advise on regulatory compliance and liaise with relevant authorities
- Lead dispute resolution processes including litigation, arbitration, and settlements
Candidate Profile
- Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong or another common law jurisdiction with a minimum of 15 years' post-qualification experience
- Proven in-house legal experience is essential, ideally within complex or multi-sector organizations
- Strong background in a broad range of corporate and commercial legal matters
- Experience in leasing, tenancy, or real estate-related legal work would be an advantage
- Strategic thinker with the ability to navigate legal risk in dynamic business environments
- Fluent in both English and Chinese, with strong communication skills across legal and business contexts
