Job title: Legal Counsel
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Hospitality
Functional Expertise: Legal
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Job published: 2024-08-30
Job ID: 89280
Contact name: Kalpana Charles
Phone number: +85221270741
Contact email: kalpana.charles@linksinternational.com

Job Description

Legal Counsel - Property and Hospitality Industry

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert legal advice and support to cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders on a wide range of legal matters including M&A, compliance, corporate governance, commercial transactions, employment, finance, and dispute resolution.
  • Manage various M&A, corporate, and commercial transactions by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Assist in enhancing legal department processes, internal policies, and procedures.
  • Update and maintain contract templates and processes.
  • Identify and mitigate risks to facilitate successful deal closures.
  • Supervise and mentor junior legal team members.
  • Conduct legal research to keep abreast of regulatory changes impacting the business.
  • Ensure compliance with Hong Kong Listing Rules and corporate governance standards.
  • Coordinate with external legal and company secretarial service providers.

Job Requirements:

  • Law Degree from an accredited institution.
  • Hong Kong qualified solicitor with a minimum of 8 years' PQE in property and/or hotel industry, ideally with 3 years in-house experience.
  • Strong understanding of legal implications on business operations.
  • Proficiency in M&A, regulatory compliance, and Hong Kong Listing Rules.
  • Membership in professional legal bodies or institutes.
  • Fluency in English, simplified and traditional Chinese.
  • Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
  • Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Demonstrated sound business judgment and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

If you meet the above criteria and are looking to advance your career in a dynamic and challenging environment, we invite you to apply for the position of Legal Counsel in our esteemed organization.