Legal Counsel

What you'll be doing:

Provide general legal assistance for the East Asia offices in following areas:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of legal documentation, including maritime, corporate, and commercial contracts

• Advise internal stakeholders and business units on legal matters relating to day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives

• Lead and coordinate legal and compliance risk analysis, including due diligence, working alongside internal stakeholders and external counsel

• Manage compliance-related workstreams, including policy advice, policy development, in -house training’s planning and delivery, third-party due diligence, and screening processes

• Handle internal compliance reviews and investigations

• Perform legal research, monitor and identify potential legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures

• Take ownership of moderately complex matters with limited supervision, escalating appropriately on novel or high-risk issues

• Perform ad-hoc assignments or projects as required

What we're looking for:

• LL.B or J.D. from a recognized institution, with qualification to practice law in HK

• 5 - 8 years' post-qualification experience in private practice and/or an in-house legal team, with expertise in maritime, corporate, compliance, or related practice areas

• Demonstrated track record independently drafting, advising on, and negotiating a variety of contracts, and/or leading compliance matters

• Strong ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively across teams and regions

• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skill with strong organizational and stakeholder management skills

• Sound commercial judgment, a proactive mindset, and high personal ownership of work product

• Experience in the shipping/maritime industry and/or compliance work is highly preferred

When working with us you can expect:

• Stable employment in a dynamic and multinational organisation that is one of the leaders in the market;

• Competitive remuneration package with a wide range of benefits including medical insurance for you and your family members, life insurance, annual leave, paid sick leave and others;

• Hybrid work mode, flexible working arrangement and early releases on major holidays’ eve;

• Great work atmosphere, interactive, encouraging, friendly and supportive team culture.