Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel, Property Developer

Excellent role for property lawyers to join!
Hong Kong

Your new company
The Group is a well-established Hong Kong property developer. It is diversifying its business base in order to have a more resilient business portfolio. This involves looking at different business opportunities locally and elsewhere. Group Legal is responsible for providing timely, good-quality pragmatic legal services to the Group in the most efficient manner. It is seeking a high calibre Real Estate Lawyer.

Your role
  • Lead and manage contentious matters, including litigation and court proceedings
  • Liaise with external counsel and oversee dispute resolution strategies
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts
  • Advise business units on legal risks, compliance, and contract terms
  • Maintain contract templates and streamline legal processes
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the Group and report to senior management
  • Support Group Legal on broader initiatives and deliver legal training as needed

Qualifications:
  • Qualified solicitor in Hong Kong with a minimum of 8 years of substantial experience in real estate law (in-house experience is an advantage)
  • Experience in handling both first-hand and second-hand property matters
  • Familiar with the Conveyancing and Property Ordinance, the Residential Properties (First-hand Sales) Ordinance and the Building Management Ordinance
  • Proven experience handling court matters and contentious legal issues is essential
  • Strong communication in both written and spoken English and Chinese
  • Self-motivated team-player with the ability to work under pressure and independently with minimum supervision

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.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Property & Real Estate
Location
HongKong
Specialism
Legal
Ref:
1267800

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Adrian Lam, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Hong Kong
6604-06,66/F, ICC, 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon

Telephone: +85222307432

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