Senior Legal Counsel - Enforcement

Hong Kong Island Permanent HK$1,400,000 - HK$1,600,000 per year View Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel - Enforcement
  • 6+ PQE, qualified lawyer of HK
  • Commercial litigation background

About Our Client

Our client is a regulatory body in Hong Kong with a key role in overseeing and promoting market integrity and regulatory compliance. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join their legal team.

The successful candidate will provide strategic legal advice on regulatory, enforcement and litigation matters, and support the organization in fulfilling its regulatory mandate.

Job Description

  • Provide legal advice on a wide range of regulatory, enforcement, investigation and compliance matters.
  • Lead and support complex investigations into potential breaches of applicable laws, regulations, codes and regulatory requirements.
  • Advise inspection and supervisory teams on regulatory reviews, inspections and fact-finding exercises.
  • Assess investigation findings and provide recommendations on enforcement strategy and appropriate regulatory actions.
  • Manage disciplinary proceedings and sanctions cases, including preparing legal submissions, notices, statements of case and evidential materials.
  • Handle contentious regulatory matters, including administrative appeals, judicial reviews, tribunal proceedings and court actions.
  • Interpret legislation, regulatory rules, licensing requirements and enforcement powers to support regulatory decision-making.
  • Work closely with internal investigation, inspection and enforcement teams throughout the lifecycle of regulatory cases.
  • Draft and review regulatory notices, policies, guidelines, legal opinions and internal governance documents.
  • Support the enhancement of enforcement policies, investigation procedures and regulatory frameworks.



The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong or another common law jurisdiction.
  • Minimum 6+ years' PQE with strong experience gained from a reputable law firm with commercial litigation experience
  • Solid background in commercial litigation, dispute resolution, investigations and regulatory enforcement matters.
  • Experience handling regulatory investigations, inspections, disciplinary proceedings, sanctions and enforcement actions is highly preferred.
  • Strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)



What's on Offer

  • Meaningful work with significant public interest impact.
  • Exposure to high-profile regulatory and enforcement matters.
  • Collaborative and professional working environment.



Contact
Christy Cheng
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7091415
Phone number
+852 2848 4797

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Fraud / White Collar / Crime
What is your area of specialisation?
Not For Profit
Location
Hong Kong Island
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Christy Cheng
Consultant phone
+852 2848 4797
Job Reference
JN-082026-7091415

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.