About the Position

Associate Legal Counsel, Immediate Starter

Hong Kong

About this role

We are looking for an exceptional lawyer based in Hong Kong to join our growing global Legal team. The Legal team is a dynamic, external and internal-facing function which supports all aspects of the business across all nine of our offices.

Responsibilities

You will have a broad range of work (all being done at a global scale with multi jurisdictional challenges), ranging from:

Negotiating contracts with clients and vendors;
Working closely with the client services team and our clients’ legal and compliance teams to ensure clients access knowledge safely;
Drafting and implementing internal policies and procedures to appropriately manage risk;
Developing and delivering legal and compliance training to the business;
Dealing with evolving areas of law including intellectual property, data privacy, technology, sanctions and regulatory compliance, employment and taxation.

Requirements

Key qualities we look for:

Resilient, high-energy, self-starter who’s focused on delivering commercial outcomes
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, delivering high-quality, strategic and commercial advice to senior stakeholders and clients
Ability to manage tight deadlines across multiple projects
Ability to work on both transactional and non-transactional legal matters
Ability to work independently with teammates and stakeholders based in other global offices
Confidence and flexibility operating in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment
People-oriented, emotionally intelligent, team mindset with an ability to develop strong relationships and navigate challenges across the organization and its functions
Leadership by example and an ability to manage and influence teams
Attention to detail and curiosity, with the ability to spot issues, get to the heart of the matter, and formulate a clear solution
Authority and poise, and an ability to manage relationships with junior and senior stakeholders within and outside the business
Strong written, oral, and presentation skills

Technical Qualifications:

BA/BS/LLB from a top university or other relevant law degree
Qualified lawyer (English or Hong Kong), dual qualification is preferred but not necessary
At least 1 year of experience at a top firm or in-house
Fluency in both English and Mandarin (written and spoken) is essential
Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
Track record of achievement in professional and academic activities

We Offer

High level of autonomy and ownership of the role from day one
15 days annual leave, 1 additional day per year of service up to 20 days, six months full maternity leave, and six weeks full paternity leave
Private medical & dental insurance, and annual health check-up
Tax-advantaged housing allowance up to 50% of monthly base salary
State-of-the-art office with amenities in the heart of Hong Kong; option to WFH each Thursday and Friday.

About the Company

AlphaSights is an equal-opportunity employer.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000
Employment Type: Full-time
Category: Legal & Compliance

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