Legal Counsel

GF Holdings (Hong Kong) Corporation Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GF Holdings (Hong Kong) Corporation Limited is seeking a highly capable Legal & Compliance professional in Hong Kong. You will support Global Markets, Equity Derivative, Brokerage and Wealth Management, drafting and negotiating contracts, and delivering risk-based legal guidance.

You will liaise with external counsel, identify regulatory risks, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance. PQE and HK qualification are required, with Mandarin as a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent; qualified to practice law in Hong Kong.
• 7–10 years PQE in financial services, either at law firm or in-house.
• Experience with securities firms, brokerages, or asset managers; Chinese institutions preferred.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.
• Knowledge of financial products and regulatory frameworks.
• Candidates with less experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and solution-oriented legal support to the group's Global Markets, Equity Derivative, Brokerage and Wealth Management businesses.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of legal contracts, agreements, and documentation for the business units.
• Deliver clear, practical, and risk-based legal advice on matters relating to our business units.
• Liaise and coordinate with external counsel when required to obtain specialist legal opinions and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and advise business stakeholders on mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including the business units, compliance, risk, and operations teams, to ensure alignment on legal and regulatory matters.
• Assist the Head of Legal & Compliance with ad hoc projects, internal policies, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal advice

Education

LLB degree

Job description

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range
• Min. 7-10 yrs of post-qualification exp (PQE
• Liaise and coordinate with external counsel

Responsibilities :

We are seeking a highly motivated legal professional to join our Legal & Compliance team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal support to our businesses, with a primary focus on Global Markets, Equity Derivative, Brokerage and Wealth Management. This is a key role that requires a strong commercial mindset, deep regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively across business units in a fast-paced environment.

• Provide proactive and solution-oriented legal support to the group's Global Markets, Equity Derivative, Brokerage and Wealth Management businesses.

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of legal contracts, agreements, and documentation for the business units.

• Deliver clear, practical, and risk-based legal advice on matters relating to our business units.

• Liaise and coordinate with external counsel when required to obtain specialist legal opinions and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Identify legal and regulatory risks and advise business stakeholders on mitigation strategies.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including the business units, compliance, risk, and operations teams, to ensure alignment on legal and regulatory matters.

• Assist the Head of Legal & Compliance with ad hoc projects, internal policies, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent; qualified to practice law in Hong Kong.

• Minimum 7-10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) , gained either from a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel within the financial services industry.

• Solid experience working with securities firms, brokerage houses, or asset management companies. Prior exposure to Chinese financial institutions is highly preferred.

• Excellent communication skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) to effectively liaise with colleagues and stakeholders across regions.

• Strong knowledge of financial products, including equities, derivatives, and wealth management products, as well as relevant regulatory frameworks.

• Candidate with fewer relevant experience may also be considered.