Description
We are seeking an experienced Manager, Legal, Risk & Compliance to join our team in Hong Kong. The ideal candidate will provide day-to-day legal, risk and compliance support to the business operations, ensure that commercial activities are conducted with a sound regulatory, ethical and internal control frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted legal and compliance adviser to senior management, providing strategic, commercially focused guidance and local subject matter expertise to support business objectives within a robust legal, governance and audit frameworks.
- Lead the management of complex disputes, complaints and legal matters, including oversight of external counsel, to ensure effective and commercially sound outcomes.
- Draft, review and negotiation of key commercial agreements, ensuring appropriate risk allocation and alignment with the firm’s strategic priorities.
- Interpret and anticipate legal and regulatory developments, shaping business responses and driving proactive compliance strategies across the organisation.
- Provide leadership oversight on compliance matters, including regulatory and business licensing obligations, financial crime controls, and internal policy governance.
- Drive the development and continuous enhancement of legal, risk and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with group standards and local regulatory expectations.
- Oversee risk management activities, including risk identification, assessment and control effectiveness, to support informed decision-making.
- Act as a business partner across functions and the region, influencing stakeholders and promoting a strong culture of integrity, accountability and risk awareness.
Requirements:
- Degree holder in law and admitted to practise in Hong Kong. A current practising certificate is preferred but not essential.
- 8–10 years of relevant experience including insurance or reinsurance broking industry or in a role providing in-house counsel services to the insurance or finance sectors, or regulated bodies.
- Possess a strong working knowledge of insurance or reinsurance broking operations, contractual frameworks commonly used in the broking market.
- Professional and confident in handling legal and ethical matters, with the ability to provide constructive, compliant solutions and escalate in a timely manner.
- Commercially minded, with the ability to balance legal rigour with pragmatic, solutions-oriented advice.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in both English and Cantonese are essential.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Free beverage in workplace
- Competitive compensation
- Birthday leave
- Employee stock options and more