Employment/ Technology Associate 2-3 PQE

Randstad Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CMS, a leading international law firm in Hong Kong, is seeking a 2–3 PQE Associate to join the TMIC practice. You will advise top-tier clients on technology regulations, employment matters, commercial contracts, and contentious disputes with a cross-border lens.

As part of a collaborative team, you will manage advisory, transactional, and contentious workloads, work closely with international CMS offices, and build sustained relationships with key clients across Greater China.

Qualifications

• Duly admitted as a Hong Kong qualified solicitor.
• 2–3 years of PQE in a reputable international or domestic law firm in Hong Kong.
• Proven track record in employment law, technology regulatory advisory, commercial contracts, intellectual property, or related regulatory/litigation practice areas.
• Outstanding drafting and spoken fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin).
• High level of commercial acumen and a collaborative mindset across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on technology regulations, employment law, and commercial contracts.
• Deliver cross-border regulatory and transactional support.
• Handle contentious regulatory issues, investigations, and disputes where required.
• Collaborate with CMS offices on cross-border matters.
• Engage clients with proactive, commercially focused solutions.

Skills

Employment law

Tech regulatory

Commercial contracts

Cross-border

Education

Post Graduate Diploma

Job description

Join a leading international law firm in Hong Kong as a 2–3 PQE Associate in their renowned TMIC practice. You will advise top-tier clients on technology regulations, employment law, commercial contracts, and contentious disputes. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Hong Kong qualified solicitor seeking broad, high-value cross-border legal exposure.

about the company.

CMS is a top-tier global law firm with an expansive international footprint spanning more than 40 countries. In Hong Kong, the firm provides sophisticated legal counsel to leading multinational corporations, financial institutions, and fast-growing, innovation-driven enterprises navigating complex legal and commercial environments across the Greater China region and globally.

about the team.

You will join the highly collaborative Technology, Media, Intellectual Property, and Competition (TMIC) practice group in Hong Kong. Working closely with respected partners, peers across Greater China, and international teams, you will operate within a progressive, supportive, and commercially astute environment focused on advising market leaders at the cutting edge of digital innovation.

about the job.

As an Associate within the TMIC team, you will handle a diverse portfolio encompassing advisory, transactional, and contentious legal matters:

• Employment Advisory: Advise corporate clients on Hong Kong employment law, including workplace policies, executive appointments, restructuring, and workforce compliance.

• Technology Regulatory & Commercial: Deliver counsel on technology-related regulatory frameworks, data privacy, commercial agreements, intellectual property, and technology vendor arrangements.

• Contentious Matters & Investigations: Handle contentious regulatory issues, internal investigations, commercial disputes, and court proceedings where required.

• Cross-Border Collaboration: Work closely with international CMS offices on cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdictional matters.

• Client Engagement: Build sustained relationships with key business stakeholders and provide proactive, commercially focused solutions.

skills & experience required.

• Qualifications: Duly admitted as a Hong Kong qualified solicitor.

• Experience Level: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) gained within a reputable international or domestic law firm in Hong Kong.

• Practice Exposure: Proven track record in employment law, technology regulatory advisory, commercial contracts, intellectual property, or related regulatory/litigation practice areas.

• Language Skills: Outstanding drafting and spoken fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is required to manage regional client portfolios and documentation.

• Attributes: High level of commercial acumen, strong analytical capabilities, and a collaborative mindset when working across diverse jurisdictions and practice groups.

skills

employment and technology

qualifications

Hong Kong admitted
2-3 PQE

education

Post Graduate Diploma