Service Partner / Of Counsel | Corporate | Int'l Law Firm | HKG
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
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Junior Corporate Service Partner or Of Counsel to join our client, a prominent international law firm with a strong growth path in Hong Kong.
Requirements
- Hong Kong qualified solicitor with at least 8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in equity capital markets and ideally mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
- Extensive experience in equity capital markets and M&A cross-border transactions
- Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English