Associate Director, Legal
Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited (“HSITP”, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, is engaged in the planning, building, management, operation and maintenance of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation & Technology Park at the Lok Ma Chau Loop (“the Loop”).
With a site area of 87 hectares, the Loop will be a hub for vigorous technology R&D and collaboration among top-notch international R&D institutions, technology enterprises and talent. The Loop will provide necessary infrastructure, facilities and service support for the innovation and technology (I&T) community; with associated higher education, cultural and creative and other complementary facilities.
The Associate Director, Legal will support the General Counsel to manage a broad spectrum of legal matters
Responsibilities:
- Assist the General Counsel in advising senior leadership on legal compliance, corporate affairs, and the mitigation of legal risks across all business initiatives
- Lead the review, negotiation, and drafting of complex construction, TMT and commercial contracts
- Provide proactive legal and commercial guidance to various departments covering tendering and procurement processes, project execution, and general corporate transactions
- Manage potential disputes and litigation, liaising effectively with internal stakeholders and managing external legal counsel to achieve cost-effective resolutions
Requirements:
- Qualified Lawyer in Hong Kong with at least 12-15 years’ Post-Qualification Experience (PQE)
- Solid experience gained within a reputable law firm and/or a sizable organization (preferably a statutory body)
- Proven track record in construction, TMT or property law is a strong plus
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to provide pragmatic solutions to legal and operational challenges
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of balancing the interests of diverse stakeholders
- High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and sound judgment
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese
- Frequent Travel or Permanent Work in Lok Ma Chau Office is required (Shuttle bus service & MTR concession scheme is available)
Company Benefits:
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- MPF Top-up benefit
- Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)
- Dental & Life insurance
- Training sponsorship
- Professional membership fee reimbursement
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