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Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Chief Legal Officer – Corporate Strategy – Leading Tech Firm *NEW*

Our client is a leading technology organization with a strong global presence. As part of their growth strategies, they now have a newly created headcount for a seasoned legal counsel to join them as a Chief Legal Officer to be based either in Hong Kong or Singapore. You will work closely with senior management as a core member of the corporate strategy team.

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please contact Venus Ip at +852 6380 0256 or email your CV directly in word format to venus@theedgepartnership.com

 

 

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Key responsibilities

  • Take the lead in overall strategy working closely with senior EXCO members.
  • Restructuring: Lead corporate restructuring initiatives to facilitate business optimization on jurisdictional, tax and FX efficiency.
  • Transactional matters: Identify potential legal risks associated with complex cross-border transactions and recommend strategies to mitigate those risks.
  • Shareholder Matters: Manage legal issues related to shareholder’s corporate affairs related to complex corporate structures.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including business units, finance, and compliance teams, to ensure that legal advice aligns with business objectives.

Role requirements

  • 10+ PQE; Qualified lawyer from a reputable law firm plus in-house experience in a sizable organization
  • Sound knowledge and experience in working ideally in both PRC and US law & regulators
  • Good experience in handling various cross-border corporate finance transactions
  • Sound knowledge in handling various corporate restructuring matters is a must
  • Good experience in working with senior stakeholders, C-suites and can work under pressure
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can adapt quickly to change
  • Near native fluency in Mandarin (written and spoken) is a MUST for this role