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Associate General Counsel

2 months ago


Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China Sotheby's Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Commercial and Compliance Lawyer to join our team at Sotheby's in Hong Kong. As an Associate General Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting our global legal department and business teams across Asia.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide commercial and compliance advice to our business teams, including drafting and negotiating contracts, preparing templates, and advising on new initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain global compliance policies and procedures in conjunction with our global Compliance Department.
  • Handle a workload across Asia, supporting our business activities in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and Mainland China.
  • Assist other Asia business teams with non-standard legal and related commercial matters.
  • Support the global Litigation team as required.
  • Supervise outside law firms and manage external legal budgets.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial law and compliance work in Hong Kong.
  • Prior exposure to PRC-related deals, contracts, and commercial documentation.
  • Experience in dealing with/qualifications in additional legal jurisdictions (such as UK and/or New York).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop working relationships on a global scale.
  • Ability to deal directly with internal and external clients in a purposeful and constructive manner.
  • 'Can do' attitude to deal with tasks both complex and small.
  • Ability to manage projects independently.
  • Good planning, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Native fluency in English with Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) language skills, including ability to read and write traditional and simplified Chinese.

What We Offer

Sotheby's is a global leader in the art of auction, with a rich history and a commitment to excellence. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals, and to contribute to the success of our business.