Litigation Partner | Int'l Law Firm | HKG

Star Anise Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Anise Limited is seeking a Hong Kong-qualified partner to enhance its general commercial litigation and international arbitration practice. The successful candidate will manage complex disputes, working with corporate and regulatory teams to provide integrated legal services.

Strong business development skills, collaboration across practice groups, and a proven ability in litigation are essential. The role offers a unique opportunity to build a practice supported by established industry relationships. Fluency in English is required, and Chinese language skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering complex commercial litigation services.
• Experience in international arbitration matters.
• Existing portable client base for law firm practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload of complex commercial disputes.
• Work closely with corporate and regulatory teams.
• Build and market a legal practice within a supportive platform.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

International arbitration

Business development

Collaboration across practice groups

Education

Hong Kong qualification

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing UK-headquartered international law firm with a well-regarded Hong Kong dispute resolution practice, advising a broad range of corporate, financial and private clients across the region. The firm is seeking a Hong Kong-qualified partner to strengthen its general commercial litigation and international arbitration capabilities, joining a stable, collegiate team with strong regional connectivity and a genuinely full-service platform.

The successful candidate will manage a broad caseload of complex commercial disputes and international arbitration matters, working closely with the firm's corporate and regulatory teams to deliver an integrated dispute resolution offering to clients. Additional experience in related contentious areas such as insolvency or restructuring disputes would be viewed favourably, though it is not essential. The role offers genuine opportunity to build and market a practice within a well-resourced, supportive platform, including access to established relationships with intermediaries, financial advisers and litigation funders.

Candidates should be Hong Kong-qualified with a proven track record of delivering complex commercial litigation and international arbitration services, together with an existing portable client base sufficient to support a sustainable international law firm practice. Strong technical ability, business development drive and the ability to collaborate across practice groups are essential. Fluency in English is required; Chinese language ability is helpful but not essential.