Employment/ Technology Associate - Hong Kong

CMS Holborn Asia; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CMS Holborn Asia in Hong Kong seeks an associate to join the TMIC practice, focusing on employment, technology regulation, commercial and contentious matters. You will advise clients on a range of regulatory issues and assist with investigations and disputes as required.

Working within a collaborative Greater China and international team, the role suits a HK-qualified lawyer looking to develop a broad practice across industries and innovative businesses.

Qualifications

• Qualified HK solicitor.
• Experience at a reputable Hong Kong law firm.
• Experience in employment, technology regulatory, commercial, IP or related advisory work.
• Clear and accurate English and Chinese drafting and communication skills.
• Practical, commercially aware and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively across practices and jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with employment-related matters.
• Assist with technology regulatory advisory and commercial matters.
• Assist with contentious regulatory matters, investigations and disputes where required.

Skills

English drafting

Chinese drafting

Client-focused

Collaborative work

Education

Hong Kong solicitor

Job description

We are looking for an associate to join the TMIC practice in Hong Kong. The role offers exposure to a broad range of employment, technology regulatory, commercial and contentious matters.

You will assist with employment-related matters and advise clients on a range of technology-related regulatory issues. You will also have the opportunity to work on contentious regulatory matters and investigations, as well as commercial disputes and related court proceedings, where required.

Working as part of a collaborative Greater China and international team, the role would suit a Hong Kong qualified lawyer looking to develop a broad and varied practice focused on innovation-driven businesses.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Assist with employment-related matters
• Assist with technology regulatory advisory and commercial matters.
• Assist with contentious matters such as contentious regulatory matters, investigations, and disputes connected with the team’s workwhere required.

About You

• Qualification as a Hong Kong solicitor .
• Experience gained within a reputable law firm in Hong Kong.
• Experience of employment, technology regulatory, commercial, intellectual property or related advisory work.
• Clear and accurate English and Chinese drafting and communication skills.
• A practical, commercially aware and client-focused approach.
• The ability to work collaboratively across practices and jurisdictions.

What’s in it for you?

As a future facing firm, we take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We empower and support our people to realise their ambitions through access to high quality, interesting and engaging work alongside a competitive package.