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  • Legal Counsel - Securities

    Hong Kong
    Permanent

    An established financial services organisation is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal and regulatory support across a range of business activities. The role offers exposure to commercial, regulatory and contentious matters while partnering closely with business stakeholders and senior management.

    • Join a well-established and growing financial institution
    • Broad legal exposure across diverse financial services areas
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  • Legal Clerk - 4 Months Contract

    Quarry Bay
    Temporary
    HK$18,000 - HK$20,000 per year

    The Litigation Clerk will support the litigation team by delivering and serving legal documents to the High Court and clients, handling court filings, and organising case files. The role requires outdoor duties.

    • Outdoor duties are required
    • No complicated court documentation
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  • Junior Legal Counsel - Commercial

    Hong Kong
    Permanent

    Our client is a leading international logistics and supply chain solutions provider with operations across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and other key markets. As part of its continued growth, the company is seeking a commercially minded Junior Legal Counsel to join its legal team in Hong Kong.

    • Commercial work with global exposure
    • 2+ PQE, qualified lawyer of HK
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  • Senior Legal Counsel, Enforcement

    Hong Kong Island
    Permanent
    HK$1,200,000 - HK$1,500,000 per year

    Senior Legal Counsel, Enforcement

    • Enforcement Team of a regulatory body.
    • 6+ years' PQE with commercial litigation experience
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  • Legal Counsel - IPO Focus (4+ PQE)

    Hong Kong Island
    Permanent
    HK$800,000 - HK$1,200,000 per year

    Legal Counsel - IPO Focus (4+ PQE)

    • Inhouse opening
    • 4+ PQE with good career exposure
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  • Senior / Legal Counsel - Property

    Hong Kong
    Permanent
    HK$1,000,000 - HK$1,300,000 per year

    Senior / Legal Counsel - Property

    • Commerical, financing and property work
    • Stable platform with good team culture
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  • Litigation Paralegal / Legal Executive

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$20,000 - HK$30,000 per month (HK$240,000 - HK$360,000 per year)

    We are looking for a Paralegal / Legal Executive candidate with solid litigation experience gained from a law firm in Hong Kong.

    • International Law Firm
    • Minimum 2 years of experience required
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  • Senior / Legal Counsel - Listed company

    Hong Kong Island
    Permanent
    HK$1,080,000 - HK$7,500,000 per year

    Senior / Legal Counsel - Listed company

    • listing rules compliance and general commercial
    • 4+ PQE, qualified lawyer of HK
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  • Legal Counsel - Enforcement (Regulator)

    Hong Kong Island
    Permanent
    HK$110,000 - HK$120,000 per year

    Inhouse Legal Counsel Opportunity at a regulator

    • Stable platform
    • Disputes and regulatory
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  • Legal Director - Global Markets

    Hong Kong
    Permanent
    HK$1,260,000 - HK$1,540,000 per year

    The Legal Director role focuses on providing expert legal advice and support within the financial service organisation. The position involves ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations while supporting the legal department's daily operations.

    • Broad Strategic Exposure Across Multiple Financial Businesses
    • Opportunity to Lead and Influence a High-Profile Legal Function
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  • Legal Counsel (M&A and Commercial)

    Hong Kong
    Permanent
    HK$1,500,000 - HK$1,700,000 per year

    Legal Counsel (M&A & Commercial)

    • 5+ PQE with international law firm background
    • transaction and commercial work focus
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  • Legal Counsel - PE / Fund

    Hong Kong
    Permanent

    As a Legal Counsel in the financial services industry, you will provide legal support and expertise to ensure compliance and manage legal risks. This permanent role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical decision-making processes and support the legal department.

    • Join a dynamic investment platform with strong exposure to PE/Fund investments
    • Working directly on complex cross-border deals
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  • APAC Legal & Compliance Counsel- European Company

    Běijīng
    Permanent

    Join a global commodities and energy trading company as Legal & Compliance Counsel, supporting commercial transactions, compliance, governance and QFI-related matters across APAC.

    加入全球化得大宗商品及能源交易企业,负责亚太区商业合同、合规治理及QFI相关法律事务。该岗位将深度参与跨境业务,并作为新加坡股东平台QFI事务的重要法律联络人。

    • Stable Platform
    • Vibrant Environment
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  • Vice President, Senior Legal Counsel

    Hong Kong
    Permanent
    HK$1,500,000 - HK$2,000,000 per year

    As a Vice President, Legal Counsel, based in Hong Kong, you will provide legal expertise to support the Bank's Equities business, particularly with respect to the Prime Brokerage business. This role focuses on advising on legal matters, ensuring compliance, and managing legal risks associated with prime brokerage operations.

    • Exciting Opportunity with a growing International Bank
    • Lucrative compensation package
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  • Legal Counsel - PE Investment / Regulatory

    Hong Kong
    Permanent
    HK$720,000 - HK$880,000 per year

    Join a dynamic investment platform providing legal support across private and public market investment activities, from due diligence and transaction execution through to post-investment management. The role also covers regulatory and compliance matters relating to Hong Kong licensed financial services activities, working closely with business, compliance and external advisers.

    • Exposure to high-profile investment transactions
    • Broad legal and regulatory scope in financial services
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  • Legal Manager - Manufacturing (Overseas) - PRC lawyer

    Hong Kong
    Permanent

    Legal Manager - Manufacturing (Overseas) - PRC lawyer

    • Overseas legal support
    • PRC Manfacturing business with international exposure
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  • Legal Counsel - Property development and Construction

    Hong Kong Island
    Permanent
    HK$1,300,000 - HK$1,600,000 per year

    Legal Counsel - Property Development and Construction

    • Property development and construction project involvement
    • 6+ PQE, Qualified lawyer
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  • Senior Legal Counsel - M&A (Real Estate)

    Hong Kong
    Permanent
    HK$1,300,000 - HK$1,800,000 per year

    Senior Legal Counsel - M&A (Real Estate)

    • Corporate commercial role
    • Stable platform
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  • Junior Legal Counsel (NQ - 3 PQE) - Property

    Hong Kong
    Permanent

    Assistant Legal Counsel (NQ - 3 PQE) - Real Estate

    • Tenancy, leasing, general comemrcial support
    • Well established and stable business
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  • Financial Crime legal counsel - Top US Bank

    Hong Kong
    Temporary
    HK$70,000 - HK$120,000 per month (HK$840,000 - HK$1,440,000 per year)

    This Financial Crime legal counsel role sits within the regional financial crimes legal function, advising on AML, anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, and broader regulatory matters across Asia business lines. The position focuses on transactional advisory, regulatory interpretation, and stakeholder engagement, requiring strong legal expertise alongside the ability to support business strategy and risk management.

    • Exposure in legal / compliance framework, anti bribery and regulatory
    • Legal education background required
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  • Corporate Legal Secretary ($40k), International Law Firm

    Hong Kong Island
    Permanent
    HK$35,000 - HK$40,000 per month (HK$420,000 - HK$480,000 per year)

    A leading international law firm is seeking a Corporate Legal Secretary to support a team of Corporate/M&A lawyers, including potential partner support. This role offers a supportive and people-oriented culture, excellent benefits, stable working hours in Quarry Bay, as well as exposure to high-quality transactional work. Ideal for a legal secretary seeking long-term career stability and a collaborative team environment.

    • Corporate - M&A focus
    • Supportive and friendly team
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  • Corporate Legal Secretary ($33k) - Foreign Law Firm

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$28,000 - HK$33,000 per month (HK$336,000 - HK$396,000 per year)

    A reputable foreign law firm is seeking a Corporate Legal Secretary to support its expanding corporate team. This is an exciting opportunity for junior to mid‑level legal secretaries who want to grow their exposure in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with strong teamwork and excellent mentorship.

    • 2-5 years' legal secretarial experience required
    • Dynamic, friendly, and collaborative culture
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  • Legal Assistant/Company Secretary - Listed Company Compliance

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$40,000 - HK$50,000 per month (HK$480,000 - HK$600,000 per year)

    We are hiring a Legal Assistant who is experienced in post-IPO compliance with a strong understanding of Hong Kong listed companies requirements.

    • International Law Firm
    • Post-IPO Compliance
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  • Litigation Legal Secretary ($28k) - Reputable Law Firm

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$22,000 - HK$28,000 per month (HK$264,000 - HK$336,000 per year)

    An excellent opportunity for a junior Legal Secretary to join a well-established and reputable law firm in Central. The role will support to 2 associate level lawyers within the Litigation team.

    • Supports 2 Litigation Associates
    • Stable hours and work environment
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  • Litigation Legal Secretary ($25k) - Sizeable Law Firm

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$20,000 - HK$25,000 per month (HK$240,000 - HK$300,000 per year)

    An excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join a well-established and reputable law firm in Central. The role will support to 2-3 lawyers, including a consultant, within the Litigation team.

    • Supports 2-3 lawyers
    • Stable hours and work environment
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  • Legal Secretary, Litigation ($30k) - Global Law Firm

    Hong Kong Island
    Permanent
    HK$25,000 - HK$30,000 per month (HK$300,000 - HK$360,000 per year)

    A strong opportunity for a proactive Legal Secretary to join a leading international law firm supporting Litigation team. This role is ideal for junior to mid-level candidates who are keen to develop a long-term career with the firm.

    • Well-established and reputable firm
    • Good work-life balance
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  • Litigation Legal Secretary ($30k) - Global Law Firm

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$25,000 - HK$30,000 per month (HK$300,000 - HK$360,000 per year)

    An established international law firm is seeking a proactive junior-to-mid level Legal Secretary to support its Litigation team. The role involves managing court-related documentation.

    • Stable hours with great work-life balance
    • World-class benefits, 20 days AL
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  • Junior Legal Secretary ($25k) - Reputable Law Firms

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$20,000 - HK$25,000 per month (HK$240,000 - HK$300,000 per year)

    We are partnering with several leading international and well-established local law firms in Central. to hire Junior Legal Secretaries due to expansion and replacement headcount. These roles support fee earners across Corporate or Litigation practices, offering excellent exposure, stable teams, and long-term career development within professional law firm environments.

    • Multiple Openings!
    • Leading and Sizable Law Firms (International/HK based)
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  • IPO Legal Secretary ($38k) - Top Foreign Law Firm

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$32,000 - HK$38,000 per month (HK$384,000 - HK$456,000 per year)

    A highly regarded and expanding law firm is seeking an IPO Legal Secretary to support a newly established team. This partner-facing role is ideal for a proactive and dynamic legal secretary with 5-10 years of relevant experience looking to join a growing platform.

    • New headcount within a newly established team
    • Partner-facing role, dynamic and upbeat work culture
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  • Legal Secretary ($35k) - Global Law Firm

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$30,000 - HK$35,000 per month (HK$360,000 - HK$420,000 per year)

    A highly reputable multinational law firm is seeking a motivated and capable Legal Secretary to join its Hong Kong office. The firm offers strong training, a collaborative culture, and exposure to international standards of legal support.

    • Corporate practice
    • Dynamic, international environment.
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Have you always liked to get into the details of things? Do you have the best opinions and logical reasoning for everything you say? Well then, an aspiring legal career is what's best for you.  Lucky for you, there's a high demand for legal jobs in Hong Kong, with a ton of exciting opportunities waiting for you. Whether you're looking for an entry-level legal role at a law firm or a senior position as a senior legal counsel, you can stay assured of making the most out of your legal profession.

Let's explore, in detail, what legal jobs are, what qualities are needed to be successful in a legal job, how to qualify for one, and the duties and responsibilities of a legal job. We will also discuss the salary, remuneration, and career development opportunities in the legal department in Hong Kong.

What is a legal job?

A legal job is a role within the legal industry which includes a wide range of professions, such as legal lawyers, paralegals, legal secretaries, and judges. The legal sector is responsible for interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies to provide legal advice and legal support to individuals, businesses, and organisations. It also includes offering legal counsel to firms, involving in legal research departments and more.

Qualities needed to be successful in a legal job

To be successful in a legal job in Hong Kong, you must have strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and be detail-oriented. You must also have the ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks effectively, and be highly organised. Strong interpersonal skills are also essential, as legal professionals must be able to build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders from across industries, be it at an investment bank or a big law firm.

Qualifications and skills - How to get a legal job? 

To qualify for a legal job in Hong Kong, you must have a degree in law or a related field, such as business or finance. Some employers may also require a master's degree in law or a specific legal specialisation. Relevant work experience is also highly valued, as well as additional qualifications or certifications, such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) qualification or the Hong Kong Bar Association qualification. Having adequate legal experience in managing a legal team or working as a legal assistant will help in securing a job in the legal industry.

You’ll find a number of impressive roles in the current market, including perhaps the legal job openings of:

  • Corporate Lawyer
  • Paralegal
  • Junior Barrister
  • Chief Legal Officer
  • General Counsel
  • Legal Director
  • Legal Ops Manager
  • Legal Clerk
  • Junior Counsel
  • Compliance Counsel
  • Head of Compliance

That's not all; there are many more opportunities for you to explore. If you have prior qualifications and experience in the legal sector, then you're in luck, as you are likely to be in great demand. There are several other sectors within the legal framework, including corporate, arbitration, criminal, financial, constitutional, contracts, infrastructure, employment, property, intellectual rights, maritime, taxation and human rights, that you can consider.

Duties - The role and responsibilities of a legal job

The duties and description of a legal job depend on the specific role and area of law in which you specialise. Lawyers, for example, provide legal advice to clients, prepare legal documents, and represent clients in court. Paralegals, on the other hand, provide support to lawyers. They help in researching cases and drafting legal documents. Legal secretaries provide administrative support to lawyers, such as scheduling appointments and filing legal documents. Judges preside over legal proceedings and make judgments based on the evidence presented.

In a nutshell, the various duties that may come under your jurisdiction could include the following:

  • Preparing legal contracts.
  • Researching international trade laws.
  • Analysing court reports.
  • Arbitrating in company law disputes and so much more.

Salary and remuneration - What is a legal job? 

The exact salary in a legal job depends on the company, sector and title. That being said, a legal lawyer's salary or an external legal counsel's salary in Hong Kong is very comfortable. The higher legal counsel salaries can be found in key sectors like investment banks, legal firms and international law firms at higher positions like head of legal, legal secretary, or vice president roles. 

Career development - What is the next step after securing a legal job?

If you already have a career in legal and want to take it to the next level, fret not. You can find opportunities across sectors within the legal industry which will help accelerate your legal career. You can progress to a senior legal role or specialise in a specific area of law. Legal professionals can also transition into roles outside of the legal industry, such as compliance, risk management, or business management. With ongoing training and professional development courses, you can stay up to date with changes in the law and advance your career.
And when it comes to working in the legal sector in Hong Kong, it’s a thriving business hub that offers excellent salaries alongside tempting benefits packages and a great chance to climb the legal ladder to success. If you work for one of the many commercial corporations here, you’ll find that your working days are busy and sometimes stressful, but also that the rewards make everything worthwhile.

Legal jobs and more… 

With such a busy legal scene, you can easily see why legal jobs in Hong Kong are at such a premium. To give yourself a head start on your rivals when a vacancy occurs, it’s a good idea to set up email job alerts for legal jobs with Michael Page. And, of course, be sure to forward your CV to our team so you can get your dream legal job.
 

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