Corporate M&A Partner | Int'l Law Firm | HKG
Star Anise LimitedHong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
Posted January 6, 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 firm’s core focus spans lateral partner and in‑house legal hires, compliance specialists, forensic accountants, and senior back‑office 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 partnership‑driven approach and commitment to high professional standards set them apart as a trusted adviser in the recruitment landscape.
Job Description
International law firm seeking a Corporate M&A Partner with client following in Hong Kong. Responsibilities include advising on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, developing relationships with clients and identifying new business opportunities.
Requirements
- Hong Kong-qualified lawyer
- At least 10 years of post-qualification experience in corporate M&A
- Proven track record of winning and executing M&A transactions
- Strong network of contacts and relationships with clients, intermediaries and referral sources in the APAC market
- Excellent legal, commercial and analytical skills
- Outstanding communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Proactive, innovative and collaborative approach to work
- Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese preferred, other Asian languages are a plus