Legal Counsel (12-month contract)

Location: Wanchai, Hong Kong (Hybrid)

In this position, you’ll be based in the Wanchai office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.

We give you a world of potential

We are looking for a Legal Counsel based in Hong Kong to provide legal advisory support to the evolving business of Computershare Asia through proactive, aligned and integrated partnership with business stakeholders. This role involves advising on a variety of legal issues and projects, with exposure to both regional and global work of Computershare.  It provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, collegiate and commercially attuned lawyer to join our close-knit Legal team. This is a 12-month fixed term contract position.

A role you will love

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for negotiating key commercial contracts and for providing strategic legal advice to Computershare’s business, operational, risk and compliance teams in the region.

You will have a proven ability to understand commercial imperatives and to guide the business through challenging contractual negotiations. You have the confidence to work autonomously and provide independent legal advice, but also the good judgment to escalate matters to senior members of your team, as appropriate.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare, amend, draft and negotiate commercial agreements between Computershare and its clients, vendors and other third parties
• Provide legal support to the business in relation to RFPs, tenders and other client proposals
• Understand business requirements in order to evaluate legal risk and advise the business on available options to mitigate legal and commercial risk impacts of any decision
• Identify and solve legal issues that could impact Computershare business lines, including in relation to the development and implementation of new products and services
• Conduct research and interpreting applicable rules and legislation impacting business activities and advising the business on implementation requirements
• Provide strategic advice on potential disputes and tactful responses to queries which may potentially involve SFC or other regulatory oversight
• Work collaboratively with Computershare’s Compliance function where legal support is required on compliance related matters
• Work closely with external lawyers to ensure legal matters are handled in an effective, cost-efficient and timely manner
• Participate in global business initiatives, including the implementation, and embedding of global projects, processes and procedures
• Draft legal policies and contractual templates for the evolving Asia business
• Provide training to frontline business on legal and contracting issues

What will you bring to the role?   

• A qualification in Hong Kong law from a recognized tertiary institution
• A current Hong Kong law practicing certificate
• At least 3-8 years PQE working in a reputable law firm and/or in house legal team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, a strong team spirit and desire to work collaboratively in a collegiate environment

Candidates with some of the following experience/skills will be highly regarded:

• Working knowledge and experience in:
• HK capital markets rules, securities laws and regulations;
• an SFC licensed entity with a good understanding of the three lines of defense;
• handling complex contracts and project related tenders (including those with Chinese SOEs);
• the (SEHK) Listing Rules (including Chapter 17);
• Trustee/trust deed work;
• Data Privacy Laws (including the PDPO and Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) of China).; 
• Experience working in large strategic projects and
• the Uncertificated Securities Market initiative
• PRC experience and/or qualification as a lawyer in mainland China
• Excellent English and Chinese drafting and negotiation skills and conversational Mandarin
• Experience working in the financial services industry
• General knowledge of share registry services and employee equity schemes
• HK capital markets rules, securities laws and regulations;
• an SFC licensed entity with a good understanding of the three lines of defense;
• handling complex contracts and project related tenders (including those with Chinese SOEs);
• the (SEHK) Listing Rules (including Chapter 17);
• Trustee/trust deed work;
• Data Privacy Laws (including the PDPO and Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) of China).; 
• Experience working in large strategic projects and
• the Uncertificated Securities Market initiative
• Rewards designed for you
• Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
• Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.

And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub. 

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A company to be proud of We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it’s more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities. Fairness and culture We're dedicated to providing you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.