Legal Counsel | 5-9 years PQE | Financial Services | HK
Star Anise LimitedHong Kong, 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
Our client, a leading financial services company, is hiring a Legal Counsel to manage global commercial and intellectual property disputes and commercial legal matters.
Requirements
- Hong Kong-qualified lawyer with 5-9 years PQE
- Experience in dispute resolution and IP at an international law firm plus in-house experience in financial services
- Strong commercial contract drafting skills
- Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin)