Senior Legal Counsel - 7+ PQE - FMCG
Star Anise LimitedLocation not specified
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
This leading conglomerate is hiring an experienced general commercial lawyer to be based in Hong Kong to handle a range of in-house responsibilities, including drafting and negotiating technology contracts, advising on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and managing the company's intellectual property rights.
Requirements
- 7+ years of post-qualified experience gained in law firms/in-house
- Strong technology background including e-commerce and data protection and intellectual property rights
- Commercially savvy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent English written and spoken skills
- Chinese is advantageous but not essential