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  • Legal Counsel - Funds

    Hong Kong Island
    Permanent
    HK$130,000 - HK$140,000 per year

    Legal Counsel - Funds

    • Fund or PE experience, 5+ PQE
    • Inhouse experience is a must
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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 Manager - Manufacturing Company

    Hong Kong Island
    Permanent

    Legal Manager - Manufacturing Company

    • PRC exposure is preferred
    • 5+ PQE, commercial work focus
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  • Legal Counsel - Litigation & Commercial

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

    Legal Counsel - Litigation & Commercial (Real Estate Sector)

    • Litigation and dispute focus
    • With general commercial exposure
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  • Legal Counsel - 3 PQE - Commercial

    Hong Kong
    Permanent
    HK$650,000 - HK$750,000 per year

    Legal Counsel - 3 PQE - Commercial

    • General commercial and regulatory work
    • 3 PQE, inhouse experience will be a plus
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  • Legal Director - Commercial and Investment

    Hong Kong Island
    Permanent
    HK$1,500,000 - HK$1,800,000 per year

    Senior Legal Counsel opening at a listed company

    • general commercial legal works and investment funds
    • Inhouse experience is a must
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  • Head of Legal - State-Owned Enterprise

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

    Head of Legal - State-Owned Enterprise

    • International exposure, corporate commercial work focus
    • Head of legal role
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  • Legal Counsel - 2+ PQE - Intellectual Property

    Hong Kong
    Permanent
    HK$600,000 - HK$715,000 per year

    Legal Counsel - 2+ PQE - IP

    • Media company
    • General commercial work focus
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  • Legal Counsel - Chinese Asset Management Firm

    Hong Kong Island
    Permanent
    HK$140,000 - HK$1,000,000 per year

    Legal Counsel - Asset Management Firm

    • 5+ PQE, qualified lawyer of HK
    • Asset management and commercial work
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  • Senior Legal Counsel - Dispute & Enforcement

    Hong Kong Island
    Permanent
    HK$1,300,000 - HK$1,500,000 per year

    Senior Legal Counsel - Dipsute & Enforcement

    • 6+ PQE, commercial litigation lawyer
    • Competitive Salary and Benefits
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  • Legal and Compliance Assistant/Coordinator/Officer

    Kwun Tong
    Temporary
    HK$26,000 - HK$30,000 per month (HK$312,000 - HK$360,000 per year)

    As a Legal and Compliance Assistant, you will provide essential support to the legal department by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and assisting with legal documentation.

    • experience either at a law firm or in-house legal counsel
    • Support the legal counsel
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  • Legal and Compliance Executive / Manager - Energy Sector

    Hong Kong
    Permanent
    HK$400,000 - HK$750,000 per year

    Legal and Compliance Executive / Manager - Energy Sector

    • State-Owned Enterprise
    • Legal, risk control and compliance work
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  • IPO Legal Secretary ($45) - International Law Firm

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$38,000 - HK$45,000 per month (HK$456,000 - HK$540,000 per year)

    We are partnering with a prestigious international law firm to recruit an experienced IPO Legal Secretary to join their Capital Markets team, supporting a team of fee earners including a Partner.

    • Stable hours, 9am - 5:30pm
    • Partner-serving Role
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  • Senior Manager (Markets & Growth) - Tier 1 Legal Firm

    Central
    Temporary
    HK$40,500 - HK$60,000 per month (HK$486,000 - HK$720,000 per year)

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Executive / Manager to lead sales and business development initiatives in the legal industry. The role will commence as a 8 months contract to support North Asia from Hong Kong office.

    • Excellent opportunity to support teams in driving revenue and market
    • Dynamic scope across pitches, campaigns, events, and awards
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  • Legal Secretary ($33k) - International Law Firm

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

    An excellent opportunity to join the Regulatory / Dispute team including a HK Partner within a well-established and sizable international law firm.

    • Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm
    • Excellent team work environment
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  • In-house Legal Manager - PE Funds Investments

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$50,000 - HK$60,000 per month (HK$600,000 - HK$720,000 per year)

    This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional to join the financial services industry, supporting and advising on legal matters. The role requires a candidate with a solid background in handling PE funds and M&A work.

    • Large Financial Services Platform
    • English & Mandarin Required
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  • Legal and Compliance Director - Export Control

    Hong Kong
    Permanent
    HK$1,229,108 - HK$1,787,793 per year

    We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Director with a global perspective, based in Hong Kong. This role will focus on assessing the impact of U.S. export control regulations on the company's international operations and implementing the internal compliance systems with a proactive, preventative mindset.

    • Work for a high-tech company with global market expansion.
    • Empower business teams with actionable insights.
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  • Legal Secretary ($25-30k) - Leading Law Firm

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

    This is an excellent opportunity to join a marketing-leading foreign law firm as a legal secretary. This is a new headcount to support on the firm's expansion. Mandarin skills is required.

    • New Headcount!
    • Mandarin Skills Required
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  • Litigation Legal Secretary ($30k) - Top Law Firm

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

    An excellent opportunity to join the Litigation team within a well-established and sizable international law firm. This role would support two fee earners.

    • Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm
    • Market Leading Benefits, 20+ days AL
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  • Junior Legal Secretary ($20-25k) - Reputable Law Firm

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

    Looking for an enthusiastic legal secretary to join a market-leading law firm in Central to support 2-3 lawyers from their award-winning team.

    • Dynamic Work Culture
    • Award-winning Firm
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  • Corporate Legal Secretary ($38k) - Top International Law Firm

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$30,000 - HK$38,000 per month (HK$360,000 - HK$456,000 per year)

    A prestigious multinational law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Legal Secretary to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with strong language skills and a proactive mindset to grow within a top-tier legal environment.

    • Stable Hours and Working Environment
    • Excellent Benefits including Family Medical Plan
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  • Senior Research Professional - Law Firm

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$60,000 - HK$80,000 per month (HK$720,000 - HK$960,000 per year)

    The senior Research professional will drive impactful insights and provide comprehensive research support to the various departments within the law firm. This role requires a forward-thinking individual to lead research initiatives and deliver actionable outcomes.

    • Top Tier Global Law Firm
    • Individual Contributor Role
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  • Paralegal - In-house Role

    International
    Permanent
    HK$35,000 - HK$45,000 per month (HK$420,000 - HK$540,000 per year)

    As a Paralegal, you will provide essential legal support, including document preparation, legal research, and administrative coordination.

    • Handle general commercial matters
    • Exposure to international work
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  • Corporate Services Administrator / Assistant - Law Firm

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$20,000 - HK$32,000 per month (HK$240,000 - HK$384,000 per year)

    The role of Corporate Services Administrator involves providing full spectrum company secretarial support for your own portfolio of clients.

    • Private (Offshore) Portfolio
    • Located in Central
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  • Company Secretary (Famous HK Listed Conglomerate)

    Wan Chai District
    Permanent
    HK$90,000 - HK$115,000 per month (HK$1,080,000 - HK$1,380,000 per year)

    We present an exciting opportunity to serve as a Named Company Secretary, leading a sizeable team within the company secretarial function and providing board support to the directors. This role calls for a proactive individual with a strong organisational mindset and a keen eye for detail.

    • A stable working environment with a low turnover rate
    • Team leader of a large, dynamic team
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  • IP (Trade Mark) Paralegal

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$23,000 - HK$28,000 per month (HK$276,000 - HK$336,000 per year)

    The IP Paralegal will support the legal team in managing trade mark matters, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in documentation and filings. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for IP in Hong Kong.

    • Global Firm
    • Trade Mark Matters
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  • Senior Officer - Company Secretarial (Private Entities)

    Tsim Sha Tsui
    Permanent
    HK$30,000 - HK$35,000 per month (HK$360,000 - HK$420,000 per year)

    Our client offers an exciting opportunity to provide Company Secretarial exposure in a fast-paced environment. This position requires a proactive individual with a strong organisational mindset and a keen eye for detail.

    • Stable working environment and hours
    • A sizeable team with full support
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  • PRC qualified M&A lawyer

    Hong Kong
    Permanent
    HK$61,000 - HK$120,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a PRC qualified lawyer with 2-8 PQE to join a reputable organization in the professional services industry. This role focuses on legal advisory and transactional work related to mergers and acquisitions in the PRC market.

    • Opportunity to join an international law firm with great culture and stability
    • Stable and collegiate team
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  • Junior to mid level dispute lawyer

    Hong Kong
    Permanent

    Join an established legal team in the dispute department. Great exposure and handling a wide range of dispute resolution matters.

    • International exposure at a well established platform
    • Opportunity to work with market leading law firm
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  • Commercial Contracts Manager - In-house Position

    Quarry Bay
    Permanent
    HK$50,000 - HK$60,000 per month (HK$600,000 - HK$720,000 per year)

    As a Commercial Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for reviewing and managing commercial contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. This role requires a legal-minded individual with a strong understanding of legal operations.

    • Global Company
    • Independent Role
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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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