Senior Legal Counsel - Semi-governmental organisation

Hong Kong Permanent HK$1,300,000 - HK$1,600,000 per year View Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel - Semi governmental organisation
  • Board, committee and commercial work support
  • 10+ PQE, qualified lawyer of HK

About Our Client

Our client is a semi-governmental organisation, and they are seeking a highly experienced and commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel to join our organisation. This role will play a critical part in supporting organisational development initiatives, providing corporate governance and board secretarial support, and delivering high-quality legal advice on commercial and regulatory matters.

Job Description

  • Provide legal support on organisational development initiatives, including restructuring, new business models, partnerships, and transformation projects
  • Advise on governance frameworks, policies, and internal controls to strengthen organisational capability
  • Support senior management in strategic decision-making by identifying legal risks and proposing pragmatic solutions
  • Oversee board secretarial functions, organise Board and committee meetings, including agenda preparation, board papers review, and minute-taking
  • Participate in cross-functional projects and contribute legal insights to business strategy
  • Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, corporate governance best practices, and internal policies
  • Advise the Board and senior leadership on governance matters and directors' duties
  • Maintain statutory records and ensure timely regulatory filings
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (e.g., procurement contracts, service agreements, MOUs, partnership agreements)
  • Provide legal advice on procurement, tendering processes, and vendor management
  • Monitor and advise on applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory developments in Hong Kong
  • Ensure organisational compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and training programs
  • Identify legal and regulatory risks and implement mitigation strategies

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong
  • Minimum 10+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE), preferably gained in a combination of private practice and in-house roles
  • Solid experience in corporate/commercial law, with exposure to governance and board secretarial matters
  • Experience working in or with public sector, statutory bodies, or semi-government organisations is highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of Hong Kong regulatory and corporate governance frameworks
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills (Both Chinese and English)
  • Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and influence senior stakeholders
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment

What's on Offer

  • Stable platform
Contact
Christy Cheng
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7032391
Phone number
+852 2848 4797

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Attorney - In-house
What is your area of specialisation?
Public Sector
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Christy Cheng
Consultant phone
+852 2848 4797
Job Reference
JN-062026-7032391

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.