Head of Legal/Company Secretary

Our client is the industry leader with international business footprints and is present in different regions. Their trading volume has grown rapidly, and eager to capture the market and expand further. With the changing needs of the markets, to help business optimize their talents and commitment towards sustainable development & growth in the regions, they are currently looking for a Legal talent to join the organization and lead the team. The role will be based in Hong Kong.

• Draft, review and negotiate full spectrum of commercial contracts and agreements

• Advise business and senior management in legal perspective

• Identify and mitigate legal, compliance and regulatory risks

• Handle company secretarial/corporate governance matters, attend and manage annual board meetings

• Coordinate and cooperate with local in-house counsels

• Raise legal and compliance awareness in the business and enhance corporate governance by improving relevant framework

• Support in transactions, ad hoc projects and assignments

• Manage 2 subordinates in Hong Kong

PQE 10+, with in-house commercial experience. Basic knowledge in China and International law. Possess with strong commercial sense, be the subject matter expert and independent. As one of the main legal representatives of the company, you must possess excellent presentation and communication skills and be fluent in Chinese and English. Possess a strategic mindset, excellent risk awareness, global vision and being ethical. Embrace changes and flexible. You should also possess strong commercial acumen, organized & analytical with the ability to manage mid-large projects well.