Commercial Litigation Associate | 1â3 Years PQE | Int'l Law Firm | HKG
Star Anise LimitedHong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
Posted January 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Star Anise Limited specializes in legal and compliance recruitment, placing candidates across law firms, financial institutions, and corporate governance roles in major Asian financial hubs and London. The firmâs core focus spans lateral partner and inâhouse legal hires, compliance specialists, forensic accountants, and senior backâoffice leadership such as COOs and CFOs. With founders who are seasoned lawyers boasting over 30 years of combined industry experience, Star Anise delivers tailored, pragmatic talent solutions built on deep client and candidate insight. Their partnershipâdriven approach and commitment to high professional standards set them apart as a trusted adviser in the recruitment landscape.
Job Description
This major international law firm seeks a junior associate to join its highâperforming disputes team in Hong Kong. The role offers exposure to sophisticated disputes, including matters involving multinational corporates, joint ventures, investment structures, and highâvalue business relationships.
Requirements
- a Hong Kong admitted solicitor with 1-3 Years relevant PQE
- with native or a very high level of written and spoken Chinese Mandarin, with strong fluency in English
- ideally trained and qualified with a magic circle or US law firm, with excellent academic record