Legal & Compliance Counsel

1 day ago

Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China Metalor Precious Metals Hong Kong Limited Full time

Metalor, headquartered in Switzerland (Part of the Tanaka Group), is a major world supplier in the refining of precious metals and their applications. With over 170 years of existence and a presence in 15 countries, the Metalor Group is made up of 3 business units: Refining, Electrotechnics and Advanced Coatings. To find out more about us, please visit our website: Key Responsibilities Legal Advisory: Provide practical and strategic legal advice on a broad range of issues including commercial contracts, corporate governance, employment law, and data privacy. Regulatory Compliance: Develop, implement, and oversee compliance programs in line with Hong Kong laws (e.g., Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance, Securities and Futures Ordinance, Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance) as well as global standards (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, etc.). Policy Development: Draft, review, and update internal policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance and mitigate legal risk. Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements with customers, suppliers, and partners. Training & Awareness: Design and deliver training for employees on key compliance topics (anti-bribery, data protection, ethics). External Counsel Management: Select and manage external counsel where specialist advice or litigation support is required. Cross‑functional Collaboration: Work closely with company headquarters, business, finance, HR, and operations teams to provide day‑to‑day legal and compliance support. Key Qualifications Education: Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent from a recognized law school. Admission to the Hong Kong Bar or another common law jurisdiction (e.g., UK, Australia, Singapore) is strongly preferred. Experience: 5–8+ years’ legal experience in a law firm and/or in‑house legal/compliance department. Compliance Knowledge: In‑depth understanding of Hong Kong regulatory frameworks (SFC, HKMA, PDPO, AML) as well as PRC law system and international standards. Business Acumen and Strategic Thinking: Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate legal advice into strategic, business‑focused solutions. Problem‑Solving: Identifying legal issues and developing creative, practical solutions to business challenges. Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication, priorities setting and stakeholder management skills. Teamwork & Collaboration: Working effectively with different departments and external parties to achieve common business goals. Integrity & Ethical Judgment: Unwavering adherence to professional ethics and sound decision‑making. Preferred Experience Experience in a multinational organization. Familiarity with global compliance standards (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, etc.). Experience working in heavily regulated industries. Strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. Ability to influence at all levels of the organization. Strong problem‑solving and risk assessment skills. Ability to spot issues and escalated them timely whenever necessary. Proactive, self‑motivated, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential; proficiency in Cantonese or Mandarin is a significant advantage. Attractive remuneration package and fringe benefits will be offered to the successful candidate. We value our people and their devotion. If you are ready to be our great teammate, please send your detailed resume to the Human Resources Department. All information provided will be collected strictly for recruitment purpose only. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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