Hong Kong

Your new company

My client is a real estate organisation that has been around for over 75 years that engages in development whilst managing a portfolio of investment properties around the region.

Your new role

• Provide legal input into corporate strategy, business planning and major commercial decisions; anticipate legal and regulatory risks and propose pragmatic mitigation strategies.
• Advise the management team on governance, regulatory compliance, public law issues, and high‑value transactions; prepare clear briefings and board papers.
• Review high-value and complex commercial contracts and provide legal support to business units alongside with external legal advisors.
• Review legal aspects of construction projects, including contract strategy, risk allocation, claims management, performance bonds, and dispute avoidance.
• Advice on matters involving administrative law, statutory interpretation, public procurement rules, licencing etc.
• Maintain compliance frameworks, align internal policies on legal issues,
• Oversee the performance of external counsel on various issues including dispute resolution, arbitration and court proceedings.
• Work closely with business units to achieve business objectives while protecting the organisation’s legal and reputational interests.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on legal matters.
• Manage relationships with external law firms and other industry bodies.

Requirements

• A law degree from an accredited institution.
• Admission to the Law Society in Hong Kong.
• 15+ years in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
• Expertise in commercial contracts, construction contracts and public law.
• Strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments and manage multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.