Contract Paralegal (3 to 4-month contract)

Christie´s; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 223,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Christie’s Asia Pacific Legal team in Hong Kong is seeking a motivated student or graduate to support art law, commercial law, and compliance work. The role reports to the VP, Deputy General Counsel, APAC and involves drafting NDAs and other contracts, plus research into various topics.

You will assist with copyright clearance, liaise with artist associations, and help with translations and template management. Fluency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin is required, with strong Office skills.

Qualifications

• Final or penultimate year student or graduate from LLB or other LLB dual degree.
• Prior experience in in-house legal teams, barristers' chambers or law firms preferred.
• Diligent and reliable, with high integrity and confidentiality.
• Team player and ability to work independently.
• Flexible and adaptive to rapid changes in the working environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Excellent command of English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research into art law, art finance, commercial issues and compliance topics.
• Draft NDAs, demand letters to debtors and other contracts from global templates.
• Support copyright clearance and IP matters, including online infringement.
• Liaise with artist associations and colleagues in relevant departments.
• Assist with translations and template management.

Skills

English proficiency

Cantonese

Mandarin

Team player

Education

LLB or dual degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS (Duties include but are not limited to the following)

Based in Hong Kong, the successful candidate will be part of Christie's Asia Pacific Legal team and report to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, APAC.

• Conduct legal research into various topics concerning art law, art finance, general commercial issues and compliance topics such as data privacy, AML, sanctions and labour law.
• Draft non-disclosure agreements, demand letters to debtors and other commercial contracts based on global templates.
• Support copyright clearance and other related intellectual property matters such as tackling online infringement.
• Liaise with artist representative associations and other colleagues in the relevant departments.
• Assist with translations and template management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Final or penultimate year student or graduate from LLB or other LLB dual degree.
• Prior experience in in-house legal teams, barristers' chambers or law firms is preferred.
• Diligent and reliable, with high integrity and a strong commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality.
• Team player and ability to work independently.
• Highly flexible and adaptive to rapid changes in the working environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese Word Processing are pre-requisites).

Closing Date 31 January 2027 Salary Range HKD20,000 to 22,000 per month

Christie's is the world’s leading art business. Since 1766, we are known for our extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Every year, we offer around 350 live and online auctions in over 80 specialist categories - including all areas of fine and decorative arts, Asian art and luxury collectables - as well as a long and successful history of private sales. Contact us in 46 countries, or visit one of our 10 international salerooms in London, New York, Hong Kong, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich and Shanghai.