Legal Counsel

Chiho Environmental Group Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiho Environmental Group Limited seeks an experienced in-house counsel to manage day-to-day legal affairs for the Group and its subsidiaries in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

You will draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, advise on regulatory compliance and governance, and support corporate transactions, reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law; qualified lawyer/solicitor in Hong Kong is required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant legal experience, prefer in-house at a listed company.
• Strong knowledge of HKEX Listing Rules, Companies Ordinance, and corporate/commercial law.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with PRC laws or supporting mainland China subsidiaries is a plus.
• Excellent English and Chinese writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day legal affairs of the Group and subsidiaries in HK and Mainland China.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including sale/purchase, service, JV and lease agreements.
• Advise senior management on legal risks, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance matters.
• Ensure compliance with HKEX Listing Rules, the Companies Ordinance, and other applicable HK/PRC laws.
• Support corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, financing and connected transactions.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, auditors, company secretaries, and regulators in HK and Mainland China.
• Assist in handling disputes, claims, and litigation matters, liaising with external counsel as necessary.
• Provide legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders to promote legal risk awareness.
• Support the preparation of board papers, announcements, and circulars in listing compliance.
• Handle ad hoc legal projects and provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Corporate governance

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Qualified HK solicitor/lawyer

Job description

Lead and manage the day-to-day legal affairs of the Group and its subsidiaries in Hong Kong and mainland China

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including sale and purchase agreements, service agreements, joint venture agreements, and lease agreements

Advise senior management on legal risks, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance matters

Ensure compliance with HKEX Listing Rules, the Companies Ordinance, and other applicable Hong Kong and PRC laws and regulations

Support corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, financing arrangements, and connected transactions

Manage relationships with external legal counsel, auditors, company secretaries, and regulatory bodies in Hong Kong and mainland China

Assist in handling disputes, claims, and litigation matters, liaising with external counsel as necessary

Provide legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders to promote legal risk awareness across the organisation

Support the preparation of board papers, announcements, and circulars in compliance with listing requirements

Handle ad hoc legal projects and provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law; qualified lawyer/solicitor in Hong Kong is required

Minimum 8 years of relevant legal experience, with solid in-house experience gained at a listed company preferred

Strong knowledge of HKEX Listing Rules, Companies Ordinance, and general corporate/commercial law

Proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and handling corporate transactions

Familiarity with PRC laws and regulations, or experience supporting mainland China subsidiaries/operations, is a strong advantage

Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, ability to draft legal documents in both English and Chinese

Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across all levels of the organisation and with external parties

Occasional travel to mainland China offices may be required

Immediate availability is preferred