(Sr.) Legal & Compliance Associate

Our Legal & Compliance Team is seeking lawyer familiar with general corporate governance and compliance, corporate transactions and the HK listing rules compliance, open to lawyers from in-house or private practice. This role represents an excellent opportunity to transition into a reputable company with strong financial backing, and with international/regional projects, and to gain experience in handling legal matters, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations across various markets where the group operates.

What you’ll do

• Developing and implementing legal policies and guidelines to protect the group’s interests and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations;
• Drafting documents (e.g. announcements, circulars, board papers and etc.) and providing advice and analysis in relation to the day-to-day operation of the group including but not limited to listing rules compliance, corporate governance and other regulatory/privacy‑related matters;
• Conducting legal research and analysis on legal/compliance developments (e.g. listing rules, data protection and etc.) that may impact the group’s operations and recommending appropriate courses of action;
• Providing legal training to business stakeholders on key legal issues and best practices;
• Providing timely and practical legal advice and analysis to the group to assist in commercial projects and legal affairs of the group, including reviewing and drafting contracts, agreements, and other legal documents;
• Assisting other senior lawyers with different tasks assigned from time to time and effective administration of the Legal & Compliance Team.

What you’ll need

• 2-6 years’ post‑qualification experience gained from reputable law firms or MNCs.
• Qualified in Hong Kong or other common law jurisdictions or the U.S.
• Experience in Hong Kong listing rules compliance, corporate governance and compliance and commercial transactions.
• Experience in dealing with data protection issues and regulatory practice relating to international businesses
• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with ability to work independently or in a team.
• Strong sense of responsibility and responsiveness.
• Energetic with excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).
• Able to demonstrate strong commercial awareness.
• Prior in‑house experience is an advantage.