Senior / Legal Counsel - Listed company

Hong Kong Island Permanent HK$1,080,000 - HK$7,500,000 per year View Job Description
Senior / Legal Counsel - Listed company
  • listing rules compliance and general commercial
  • 4+ PQE, qualified lawyer of HK

About Our Client

Our client is a reputable Hong Kong-listed company seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel to support its growing business. This role offers broad exposure across HKEX listing rules compliance, corporate governance, commercial contracts, marketing and promotional activities, employment matters, and general corporate legal advisory work.

Job Description

  • Advise on and ensure compliance with the Hong Kong Listing Rules, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Provide legal support on announcement drafting, disclosure obligations, inside information, notifiable and connected transactions, and other listed company compliance matters.
  • Support the Board of Directors, Board Committees, and senior management on corporate governance and regulatory issues.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide practical guidance to business stakeholders.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including: marketing and advertising agreements, sponsorship and promotional campaign agreements, service and consultancy agreements, procurement and vendor agreements, partnership and collaboration agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and general commercial contracts
  • Support the review and implementation of internal policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
  • Manage legal disputes, claims, and external counsel where required.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified Solicitor in Hong Kong.
  • 4+ years' PQE for Legal Counsel level; 8+ years' PQE for Senior Legal Counsel level.
  • Strong knowledge of HKEX Listing Rules, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance requirements for listed companies.
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
  • Exposure to employment law matters would be advantageous.
  • Prior in-house legal experience is highly preferred.
  • Candidates with a combination of private practice and in-house experience will be viewed favourably.
  • Commercially minded with excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively partner with business teams and senior management.
  • Fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin preferred).



What's on Offer

  • Practical and solutions-oriented approach to legal issues.
  • Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives



Contact
Christy Cheng
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7084438
Phone number
+852 2848 4797

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Corporate
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Hong Kong Island
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Christy Cheng
Consultant phone
+852 2848 4797
Job Reference
JN-082026-7084438

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.