Corporate/Commercial Counsel – APAC

SD Legal; Hong Kong; In loco; HKD 900.000 - 1.700.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

SD Legal, a global in‑house legal and compliance consultancy, is hiring a senior corporate/commercial counsel to support its APAC operations from Hong Kong. The role focuses on corporate and commercial matters across the APAC region.

You will work with sales, marketing and product teams across Asia, UK and US, lead complex transactions, and advise on day‑to‑day matters while contributing to the APAC leadership team.

Competenze

• 5–10 years PQE in corporate/commercial practice.
• Experience in both law firm and in‑house environments.
• In‑house experience with technology‑based businesses.
• Technology deal/transaction background.
• Able to collaborate with sales, marketing and product teams across Asia, UK and US.

Mansioni

• Support APAC market business leaders with transactions, marketing, sales, and day‑to‑day legal advice.
• Lead complex transactions and oversee legal support throughout deal lifecycles.
• Assist product teams in developing new products, services and solutions.
• Be part of the APAC leadership team, reporting to the General Counsel.

Conoscenze

PQE 5-10y

Corporate & Commercial

In‑house experience

Tech deals

Cross-border work

Descrizione del lavoro

Corporate/Commercial Counsel – APAC

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Not Specified

5‑10 years PQE; corporate & commercial background (law firm & in‑house); in‑house experience with stable technology‑based businesses; technology deal/transaction background; ability to work with sales, marketing, product teams across Asia and across cultural barriers (UK & US)

Corporate/Commercial Counsel – APAC (SD Legal)

SD Legal, a global in‑house legal and compliance consultancy, is hiring a senior counsel to support its Asia‑Pacific operations. The role is based in Hong Kong and focuses on corporate and commercial matters across the APAC region.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• 5‑10 years post‑qualification experience (PQE)
• Corporate & commercial background, ideally with a mix of law firm and in‑house experience
• In‑house experience with stable technology‑based businesses
• Technology deal/transaction background
• Ability to collaborate with sales, marketing and product teams across Asia, UK and US

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Support AP market business leaders with transactions, marketing, sales, commercial contracts and day‑to‑day legal advice
• Lead complex transactions and ensure legal support throughout deal lifecycles
• Assist product teams in developing new products, services and solutions
• Act as part of the APAC leadership team, reporting to the General Counsel

Contact: Nathan Smith, Director at SD Legal
LinkedIn Profile: Nathan Smith