Contract Manager

AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited, a premier exhibition and event venue in Hong Kong, is seeking a senior in-house Legal Counsel with deep expertise in corporate and commercial law. You will provide legal support, manage contracts, governance, disputes, and data protection, coordinating with internal teams.

The role requires 10+ years of experience and fluency in English and Chinese, with Mandarin a plus. Join AWEM to support high-profile events and ensure compliance across regional activities;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or above.
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience, 5+ in supervision.
• In-house experience; MICE sector preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of Chinese legal system; familiarity with Asia.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on corporate and commercial matters, including contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiation.
• Advise on daily operations and corporate governance.
• Handle or assist in disputes and litigation; advise on risk.
• Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support data protection and privacy policy matters with stakeholders.
• Assist in ad-hoc assignments and operational legal matters.

Skills

Legal expertise

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Law degree (LLB/JD) or above

Tools

MS Office

Chinese word processing

Job description

Wholly owned by Airport Authority Hong Kong, AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) is one of the most versatile exhibition and event areas in Hong Kong, offering AWEsome value across an enormous diversity of events. AWE offers huge, column-free, integrated ground-access spaces with high ceilings, flexible configurations and ancillary services that can accommodate everything from rock concerts to global conventions and expositions to product launches. But our real value lies in our exceptionally experienced and professional staff working delicately with an AWEsome spirit to serving every client and realising their wishes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for AWEM on a range of corporate and commercial matters, including contract drafting, reviewing, modifying, negotiation and transactions.
• Provide legal advice and assistance in relation to commercial, daily operations as well as corporate governance matters for AWEM.
• Handle or assist in dealing with legal disputes and litigation cases of AWEM, provide risk evaluation advice to management and dispute resolution.
• Identify potential legal risks associated with business activities and provide strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Support AWEM on corporate matters and internal policies, including legal advice on data protection and privacy matters to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in ad-hoc assignments and operational legal matters.

Job Descriptions in English version is available / 只提供英文版本

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law or above are highly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience with preferable 5 years in supervisory level in-house experience. Previous experience in MICE is preferred but not essential.
• Experience in Chinese legal system is highly valued and familiarity with other Asian countries is also welcomed.
• Able to prioritise work effectively under pressure, adhere to deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and being attentive to details.
• Outgoing and pleasant personality with the ability to foster good working relationships with colleagues in different departments throughout AWEM and external parties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Chinese word processing.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, and Mandarin is a plus.

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AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited is an equal opportunities employer.