Legal jobs in Hong Kong

As a Senior Risk & Compliance Lawyer, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing risk and compliance matters within the legal department. Based in Hong Kong, this role focuses on ensuring adherence to regulations and best practices.

This position is open due to normal staff turnover. We are seeking a proactive candidate who can work independently, adapt quickly, and learn efficiently.

As a member of the team, you will be responsible for supporting both listed and private companies across multiple jurisdictions, providing broad exposure to a diverse range of corporate structures, regulatory requirements, and business environments.

As one of the Team Heads within the Company Secretarial function, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality corporate secretarial services and ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. This leadership role requires strong expertise in corporate governance within the business services industry, along with the ability to guide and support the team effectively.

Our client is seeking a highly capable General Counsel to lead the legal/risk strategy for the fund.

Our client is currently looking for a Senior Fraud Operation Analyst to be responsible for fraud operation, identify fraud risk and investigation, the successful candidate should have at least 5 years of working experience in fraud operation within retail or commercial bank sector.

We are looking for an experienced Paralegal who is interested in handling a mix of corporate and immigration work.

As the Associate General Counsel, you'd bring a breadth of experience covering various Financing, Restructuring and Insolvency transactions with the ability to operate with minimal oversight.

We are seeking an independent talent to join our team, being part of the team, you are expected handling both Listed and Private companies covering different jurisdictions.

We present an exciting opportunity to serve as a Named Company Secretary for a famous State Owned Enterprises, leading the team providing board advices to the Board of Directors. This role calls for a proactive individual with a strong organisational mindset and a keen eye for detail.

The Banking & Finance Paralegal will support a close-knit team in handling a broad range of transactions.

Our client is currently looking for a Compliance Advisory (Project based), responsible for compliance advisory, monitoring, review surveillance task and handle SFC S181 / 182 requests. Candidate should have at least 2 years of working experience in professional practice and regulatory compliance field within private banking/ wealth management.

This role requires an experienced compliance professional to act as a key second-line advisor, partnering with business units to align internal controls, mitigate product risks, and ensure adherence to banking regulations. You will also oversee the impact of new laws, manage regulatory inquiries, and review operational policies to safeguard the bank's compliance framework.

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.

An established financial institution is seeking an experienced professional to support governance, compliance oversight and business management activities within its private banking business. The role offers exposure to policy development, regulatory compliance, audit coordination, staff training and strategic initiatives.

With a strong market presence and a focus on sustainable growth, they continue to drive development across key locations in Hong Kong.

Due to our ongoing expansion, we are seeking a Manager to oversee our team of five, responsible for managing company secretarial duties in accordance with corporate governance standards.

As a Company Secretary, you play a vital role in shaping and maintaining the company's governance framework, influencing how the company operates and complies with regulations.

As a Compliance Officer you will be responsible for all compliance related matters including review marketing materials, regulatory liaison, and business compliance advisory.

The position is for a Compliance and Legal Director (with a title appointed based on experience) in Hong Kong, responsible for overseeing investment compliance, marketing reviews, client KYC, legal documentation, and SFC reporting. The ideal candidate must have at least 8 years of compliance and legal experience within an SFC-Licensed Type 9 asset management firm, along with strong trilingual communication skills.

An established financial services organisation is seeking an experienced professional to support governance, transaction oversight and business risk management activities. The role partners with senior stakeholders to enhance processes, maintain regulatory standards and support the delivery of complex transactions.

This role provides compliance advisory support to the Global Markets business, covering product reviews, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. It is ideal for a compliance professional with Global Markets knowledge and experience managing regulatory risks in a banking environment.

Our client is currently looking for a Fraud Operation Officer with focus in fraud operation, AML review and investigation for corporate and individual clients.

• Strong operational excellence in Business services (fund admin, co sec, trust)
• Set strategy, lead operations, drive efficiency, growth, governance, compliance globally.
• Partner with board, build leadership, optimize performance
• Prior experience working with Private Equity Fund

This role sits within the compliance function and is responsible for overseeing restricted securities controls in support of direct and fund investment activity. The position partners closely with investment teams to ensure adherence to information‑barrier, MNPI and regulatory requirements.

We are seeking an AML Analyst to join an international law firm in Hong Kong to support their growing compliance team in Asia.

• Lead and oversee audit engagements for private and listed companies, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards. Manage IPO projects, including due diligence, reporting accountant assignments, and coordination with sponsors, legal advisers, and other professional parties.

A newly created opportunity to support the Managing Partner of a rapidly expanding law firm. As the firm's first dedicated PA, you will provide a mix of business and personal support, working closely with the Managing Partner, his legal secretary, and family.

As an Accounts Payable Officer in the professional services industry, based in Hong Kong, you will support the accounting and finance functions of the legal firm. This role involves ensuring accurate financial records and assisting with day-to-day financial operations.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end IT sourcing and procurement activities while partnering closely with Technology, Information Security, Legal, Finance, and Business stakeholders.

An exciting opportunity to join a regulated investment management firm as a Senior Product Manager, leading product development, fund launches, product governance, and marketing initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. The role will work closely with investment, legal, compliance, risk, operations, and external partners to drive product strategy, regulatory alignment, and brand positioning

Responsible for overseeing a portfolio of listed issuers, providing expert guidance on Listing Rules compliance, addressing complex regulatory, accounting, legal, and corporate governance matters, identify emerging market trends and risks, drive regulatory and operational improvement initiatives.