Lead Corporate Legal Counsel

4 days ago

Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China AIA International Limited. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to serve as a trusted advisor and business partner across various market functions. This role encompasses providing strategic legal guidance, driving change, shaping strategies, and supporting key business initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess broad legal experience spanning multiple practice areas, including corporate transactions, M&A, contentious, regulatory, and commercial, with a customer-centric approach to problem-solving. Prior in-house experience is preferred, particularly with exposure to regulatory communications.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic business initiatives, support meaningful change across the organization, and gain broad legal, regulatory, and commercial exposure while engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Provide customer-centric and commercially sound legal advice across different business areas, including product development, operations, marketing, distribution, and employment.
  • Support strategic projects and initiatives to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Review, and draft contracts, including policy contracts, distribution agreements, service agreements, and marketing materials.
  • Provide legal support on day-to-day operational matters, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.

Regulatory Expertise
  • Support communications and engagement with regulators including the Insurance Authority, the Securities and Futures Commission, the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority, and the Monetary Authority of Macao.
  • Provide guidance to internal teams on regulatory risks and requirements, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and regulations.

Contentious Matters
  • Manage disputes and litigation, including working with external counsel where needed.
  • Handle, and mitigate legal risks related to policyholder claims, coverage disputes, and customer complaints.

Requirements
  • Law degree (LLB, JD or equivalent) and qualified to practice in Hong Kong as a solicitor or barrister.
  • Minimum 6 years PQE, with previous in-house experience preferred.
  • Legal experience spanning multiple practice areas, such as corporate, commercial, M&A, litigation, or regulatory advisory (insurance experience is a plus but not necessary).
  • Previous experience in handling regulatory communications is preferred.
  • Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear, solution-oriented legal advice.

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