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.