Partner | US Investment Policy & Investigations | Law Firm | HKG
Star Anise LimitedHong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
Posted January 13, 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
A leading international law firm is seeking a senior partner to strengthen its Hong Kong practice with deep expertise in US investment policy, crossâborder regulatory matters and complex investigations.
Requirements
- Significant portable client following
- Proven track record advising multinational corporates and financial institutions
- Ability to lead highâimpact mandates spanning US, Hong Kong and wider Asia regulatory frameworks
- Strong bilingual ability in English and Chinese
- Leadership presence
- Demonstrated business development success
- Ability to mentor and develop a growing regulatory and investigations team