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Hong Kong

General Counsel – Global Tech Company

Our client is an established and growing tech player with offices globally. As part of their expansion plan, they are now looking for a seasoned General Counsel to join their Hong Kong office. They offer diversified, dynamic working culture with good work life balance.

Please contact Venus Ip or email your cv directly in word format with job reference no. JO0000005584 to hkcareers@theedgepartnership.com

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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Key responsibilities

  • Drive/oversee the development and implementation of the firm’s legal strategy and ensure its alignment with industry standards
  • Support in various transactional initiatives including but not limited to M&A, IPO and/or ECM activities
  • Keep abreast of the updated legal laws/regulations relevant to the business and maintain an updated legal framework accordingly
  • Advise on relevant IP/IT, data privacy/data protection and general corporate commercial matters
  • Work closely with Business, Compliance other control functions to ensure the relevant legal risks are managed accordingly
  • Work with external counsels/regulators as needed
  • Assist with any litigation or investigation matters as required

Role requirements

  • A relevant degree in Law and at least 15+ PQE from common law /US jurisdiction
  • Open to candidates from both in-house from the technology sector and/or top tier international law firms
  • Strong transactional experience in M&A, IPO and ECM is a must
  • Prior listing experience on Nasdaq is highly advantageous
  • Experience in both APAC and US jurisdictions is a must
  • Excellent command of both written and spoken English is a must; Chinese will be advantageous