Legal Counsel (4-month contract, Maternity Cover)

Job No: HKTV498
Location: Hong Kong

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced maternity cover for our general commercial legal function. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support and guidance to various departments within the organization, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial contracts. This is a temporary, full-time position with an estimated start date of August 2024.

 

What You will be Doing

  • Draft and review a variety of commercial contracts, including e-commerce agreement, payment gateway agreement, sales and marketing agreement, merchant agreement, procurement agreements, service agreements, NDAs
  • Advise and support cross-functional teams on legal matters and legal risk mitigation
  • Conduct legal research and provide timely and accurate legal advice, solutions and strategy
  • Manage external legal counsel and legal spending
  • Manage and maintain the company's legal records and documentation

 

Who is Our Right Fit

  • A law degree holder with minimum 5 years work experience in a fast-paced commercial environment (minimum 2 years in-house experience)
  • Legal qualification in commonwealth countries
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Thorough understanding of commercial contracts, corporate law, and risk management
  • Proficient in using legal research tools and databases
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Familiarity with the legal landscape in the HK
  • Proficient in written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin
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