Legal Associate (General Commercial)

Lalamove; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Lalamove is seeking a Legal Associate (General Commercial) to join its Legal team in Hong Kong. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts across departments, with exposure to regulatory matters affecting international business.

The candidate will support the business with commercial advice and implement compliant policies. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years PQE, HK/UK qualification, and strong English and Chinese communication skills, with a proactive, detail-oriented

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience
• Qualified in Hong Kong or United Kingdom
• Experience in general commercial transactions
• Experience in regulatory practice relating to international businesses
• Excellent communication in English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin)
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Handle a range of legal work including drafting and reviewing documents and supporting contract negotiations
• Conduct legal research and analysis on compliance developments impacting the group
• Advise on litigation and commercial issues and provide business-focused legal advice
• Develop and implement legal T&Cs, policies, and guidelines to protect the group’s interests
• Provide legal training to business stakeholders on key issues and best practices
• Assist senior lawyers and support the Legal Team’s administration

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

English-Chinese bilingual

Education

HK/UK qualified

Job description

At Lalamove, we believe in the power of community. Millions of drivers and customers use our technology every day to connect with one another and move things that matter. Delivery is what we do best and we ensure it is always fast and simple. Since 2013, we have tackled the logistics industry head on to find the most innovative solutions for the world’s delivery needs. We are full steam ahead to make Lalamove synonymous with delivery and on a mission to impact as many local communities as we can. We have massively scaled our efforts across Asia and now have our sights on taking our best in class technology to the rest of the world. And we need your help to get us there!

Currently, we are looking for a high-caliber individual (HK/UK qualified lawyer) to join our Legal team as aLegal Associate (General Commercial) based in Hong Kong.

What you’ll do:

• Handle a range of legal work, including drafting, reviewing legal documents and supporting the contract negotiation process for different departments;
• Conducting legal research and analysis on legal/compliance developments that may impact the group’s operations and recommending appropriate courses of action;
• Advise the company on a wide range of litigation and commercial legal issues, support business units with legal advice;
• Developing and implementing legal T&Cs, policies and guidelines to protect the group’s interests and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations;
• Providing legal training to business stakeholders on key legal issues and best practices;
• Assisting other senior lawyers with different tasks assigned from time to time and effective administration of the Legal Team.

What you’ll need:

• 1-3 years’ post-qualification experience gained from reputable law firms or MNCs.
• Qualified in Hong Kong or United Kingdom can be considered
• Experience in general commercial, and commercial transactions.
• Experience in dealing with 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.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Energetic with excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).
• Able to demonstrate strong commercial awareness.

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This Notice will inform you how we will use your personal data, explain your privacy rights and the protection you have by the law when you apply to join us. Please take time to read and understand this Notice. Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.lalamove.com/en-hk/candidate-privacy-notice