Senior Legal Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, amending, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements between Computershare and its clients, vendors and other third parties.
• Providing legal support to the business in relation to RFPs, tenders and other client proposals.
• Understanding business requirements in order to evaluate legal risk and advising the business on available options to mitigate legal and commercial risk impacts of any decision.
• Identifying and solving legal issues that could impact Computershare business lines, including in relation to the development and implementation of new products and services.
• Conducting research and interpreting applicable rules and legislation impacting business activities and advising the business on implementation requirements.
• Providing strategic advice on potential disputes and tactful responses to queries which may potentially involve SFC or other regulatory oversight.
• Working collaboratively with Computershare’s Compliance function where legal support is required on compliance related matters.
• Working closely with external lawyers to ensure legal matters are handled in an effective, cost-efficient and timely manner.
• Participating in global business initiatives, including the implementation and embedding of global projects, processes and procedures.
• Drafting legal policies and contractual templates for the evolving Asia business.
• Providing training to frontline business on legal and contracting issues.

Qualification & Requirements

• A qualification in Hong Kong law from a recognized tertiary institution.
• A current Hong Kong law practicing certificate.
• At least 8 years PQE working in a reputable law firm and/or in house legal team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, a strong team spirit and desire to work collaboratively in a collegiate environment.

The following experience/skills will be highly regarded:

• HK capital markets rules, securities laws and regulations;
• an SFC licensed entity with a good understanding of the three lines of defense;
• handling complex contracts and project related tenders (including those with Chinese SOEs);
• the (SEHK) Listing Rules (including Chapter 17);
• Trustee/trust deed work; and
• Data Privacy Laws (including the PDPO and Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) of China).
• PRC experience and/or qualification as a lawyer in mainland China.
• Excellent English and Chinese drafting and negotiation skills and conversational Mandarin.
• Experience working in the financial services industry.
• General knowledge of share registry services and employee equity schemes.

Candidates with less experience are welcome to apply and may be considered for a Legal Counsel role.

Benefits

Employee Share Plan. Set aside salary to purchase shares in our company and you’ll increase your investment when you receive a generous company contribution towards additional shares.

Paid time away from work. Our employees enjoy a competitive paid time off package, including a day each year to volunteer time for a good cause that is important to you.

Extra Rewards. From tuition reimbursement to cash bonus recruitment referral programs, our comprehensive benefits package offers a multitude of options.