Legal Counsel

中合置業有限公司; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

中合置業有限公司 is seeking a Hong Kong-qualified lawyer to support the Legal Director in a broad range of real estate, corporate and dispute matters. The role requires strong drafting skills in Chinese and English and the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities include reviewing documents for real estate projects, handling due diligence and M&A work, ensuring regulatory compliance, and participating in negotiations and mediation.

Qualifications

• Hong Kong-qualified lawyer with 4–5 years’ PQE in handling real estate development projects under the Consent Scheme and related regimes preferred.
• Alternatively, candidates with less than 4 years PQE but solid property law experience will be considered.
• Strong drafting ability in both Chinese and English; excellent written and spoken communication.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills; team player with commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Assist Legal Director in reviewing documents for real estate development, property management, and tenancy agreements.
• Handle due diligence and M&A issues; oversee compliance with land, policy and regulatory requirements.
• Manage property-related disputes including occupation issues and third-party claims; participate in negotiations and mediation.

Skills

Bilingual Chinese-English

Drafting ability

Negotiation & mediation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Job description

Assist Legal Director to handle the following legal matters:

• To review all documents relating to real estate development projects, property management matters, disposal of first‑hand residential units, building‑related agreements and tenancy agreements;


• To deal with due diligence and M&A issues; and


• To oversee and ensure compliance with land, policy and regulatory requirements.

(b) Dispute Handling:

• To handle property‑related disputes, including occupation issues, and third‑party claims; and


• To participate in negotiations and mediation processes.

Corporate & Commercial Matters:

• To prepare, review and participate in negotiation of commercial contracts;


• To advise on business risks, operations, and project‑related legal matters; and


• To support contract governance and carry out documentary maintenance.

Ad‑hoc Duties:

• To perform ad‑hoc legal duties as reasonably assigned by senior management from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• Hong Kong‑qualified lawyer with 4-5 years’ post‑qualification experience ("PQE") in handling real estate development project(s) under the Consent Scheme, drafting or reviewing deed(s) of mutual covenant and disposal of first‑hand residential properties under the Residential Properties (First‑hand Sales) Ordinance (Cap.621) preferred;


• Alternatively, candidates with less than 4 years PQE but with solid legal experience in handling the legal work of Hong Kong property law will also be considered;


• Good command of written and spoken Chinese and English, with strong drafting ability in both languages;


• Strong problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills;


• Team player with good commercial acumen, and be able to handle internal and external stakeholders with confidence;


• Commercially astute, solutions‑oriented, and confident working with stakeholders; and


• Proactive, agile, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, growth‑focused environment.