Legal Counsel - Inhouse Opportunity
A leading global professional services organisation seeks a Legal Counsel in Hong Kong to provide strategic legal support across international operations and drive business success.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead contract negotiations and reviews across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring legal compliance, managing risk, and supporting commercial objectives
- Advise on complex legal and regulatory matters, including intellectual property, data privacy, technology, sanctions, employment, and tax, while providing practical business-focused guidance
- Develop and strengthen the organisation's legal and compliance framework by drafting policies, implementing risk management initiatives, and delivering training across business functions
- Partner with global legal, compliance, client services, and senior leadership teams to resolve cross-border legal issues and enable safe, compliant business operations
- Take ownership of high-impact legal projects in a fast-growing international environment, building trusted stakeholder relationships and driving effective, collaborative outcomes
Candidate profile:
- Qualified lawyer (Hong Kong or Mainland China; dual qualification preferred) with a BA/BS/LLB or equivalent law degree, plus at least 1 year's experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, providing strategic legal advice, and managing both transactional and non-transactional legal matters
- Exposure to fast-paced, international, multi-jurisdictional environments, collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Strong commercial judgment, resilience, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, influence stakeholders, and build trusted relationships through emotional intelligence
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with fluency in English and Mandarin and a track record of delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions
About this company:
This organisation is a globally established professional services business delivering trusted solutions across international markets with a strong focus on innovation and excellence. It offers a collaborative, inclusive environment where you can work on cross-border matters, take ownership of meaningful projects, and grow through continuous learning and development.
Keywords: Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts, Corporate Law, Regulatory Compliance, Cross-Border Legal Support
What’s next:
Shape the future of global legal strategy in a role where your expertise drives business success. Apply now!
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Legal & Compliance
Focus: Financial Services
Industry: Consultancy
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Central
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: Q4FVKW-D22DC244
Date posted: 29 July 2026
Consultant: Jessie Chan
hong-kong legal/banking-finance 2026-07-29 2026-09-27 consultancy Central Central and Western District HK Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.com.hk https://www.robertwalters.com.hk/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png true