Legal Counsel - EW

Classy Wheeler Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications firm in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to handle dispute matters, manage litigation cases, and draft commercial contracts. The ideal candidate should have 6–8 years of post-qualification experience in reputable law firms or in-house roles, preferably with a background in the telecommunications industry. Proficiency in English and Chinese is essential, along with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial law.
• Proven experience with litigation and contract drafting.
• Fluency in English and Chinese, including reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage dispute matters and litigation cases.
• Draft and review commercial contracts.
• Coordinate with external legal advisers.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Litigation management

Contract negotiation

Internal training

Attention to detail

Education

Registered lawyer in Hong Kong or other common law jurisdictions

Job description

Our client is a listed telecommunication company, one of the largest Mobile Telecom in China. She is urgently looking for a Legal Counsel to join their expanding team.

Job Description

• Handle and manage dispute matters and litigation cases
• Prepare and revise internal guidelines / policies and reports on dispute matters
• Work closely with internal commercial and technical departments on dispute matters
• Coordinate with external legal advisers and manage their work in relation to litigation cases
• Draft and review day-to-day commercial contracts, and take part in contract negotiation
• Draft and regularly update templates of contracts and legal documentation
• Assist on M&A and investment projects and other ad-hoc projects Conduct internal training on legal topics

Job Requirements

• Registered lawyer in Hong Kong or other common law jurisdictions with at least 6 – 8 years’ PQE
• Solid experience of handling litigation matters and commercial contract drafting gained in reputable law firms and in-house environment
• Experience gained from telecommunications industry and Chinese SOEs is highly preferred
• Proficient in English and Chinese (with ability to read, write and speak as working language)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and attentive to details