Your new company
We have been mandated by a globally recognised business solutions and consumer product provider to recruit a Legal Counsel, supporting the expansion of its IT solutions and managed services business across the region.

Your new role

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements and corporate documentation.
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to business teams across Hong Kong and the PRC
• Provide guidance on legal, regulatory, compliance, and risk-related matters.
• Advise on data privacy, AI, ESG, IP, employment, and other business-critical topics.
• Support governance, company secretarial, and policy-related initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on strategic projects and legal matters.

What you'll need to succeed

• Hong Kong qualified lawyer with 4-8 years' PQE, gained in private practice and/or an in-house environment
• Strong experience in commercial contracts, regulatory advisory, compliance, and business-facing legal support.
• Exposure to technology, fintech, data privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, ESG, and PRC-related matters would be advantageous.
• GBA legal qualification and China-related experience are highly desirable.
• Comfortable using Microsoft 365, AI-powered tools, and modern legal technologies.
• Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or for further information and a confidential discussion on this role or to find out about more opportunities in the in-house legal space, please contact Adrian Lam at Hays on +852 2230 7432 or email adrian.lam@hays.com.hk.