Senior Level On-site Legal Counsel Jobs in Hong Kong
Browse 38 senior-level on-site Legal Counsel jobs in Hong Kong. Find Legal & Compliance roles in Hong Kong at top law firms, financial institutions, and multinationals. No Cantonese required — English-speaking expat lawyers, compliance officers, and paralegals are actively sought. Listings updated daily from firms across the city.
38 listings found in Hong Kong
Deputy Head of Corporate Governance & Compliance
Randstad Hong Kong · Hong Kong
Posted yesterday
Senior Manager (Corporate Governance and Compliance)
Hong Kong Genome Institute · Hong Kong
Posted 3 days ago
Compliance Advisory VP (Wealth Management) - Reputable FI
Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd · Hong Kong
Posted 6 days ago
Head of IS KYC, VP
BNP Paribas · Hong Kong
Posted 8 days ago
Compliance Advisory VP
Gravitas Recruitment Group · Hong Kong
Posted 9 days ago
Information Security - Analyst to Senior Manager
One Arrow Consulting Group · Hong Kong
Posted 14 days ago
Compliance Director HK
Aspire · Hong Kong
Posted 16 days ago
Senior Counsel, Privacy (Fintech Area)
Agoda · Hong Kong
Posted 17 days ago
Senior Corporate M&A Partner - China Practice
Horizon Recruitment Pte. Ltd. · Hong Kong
Posted 17 days ago
Director, Control Group – Research & Investment Banking Coverage
Morgan Stanley · Hong Kong
Posted 22 days ago
Managing Associate, Investment Funds
Linklaters Asia · Hong Kong
Posted 27 days ago
Senior Legal Counsel, Antitrust & Competition (APAC)
foodpanda · Hong Kong
Posted 28 days ago
MLRO (Foreign boutique bank)
Hays · Hong Kong
Posted 29 days ago
Team Lead, Compliance (Personal banking)
Hays · Hong Kong
Posted 29 days ago
Legal Counsel (Litigation + Commercial)
Taylor Root · Hong Kong
Posted 29 days ago
Regional Head of Compliance (Asset Management)
Taylor Root · Hong Kong
Posted 29 days ago
Senior Associate - Leveraged Finance
Walker Lovell · Hong Kong
Posted 30 days ago
Director, Financial Crime Compliance
FWD Life Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited · Hong Kong
Posted 30 days ago
Senior AI Consultant (Security / Compliance Governors)
Tectura · Hong Kong
Posted 34 days ago
Compliance Consultant | Hong Kong, HK
Hays · Hong Kong
Posted 34 days ago
Global Head of Compliance Operations
OSL · Hong Kong
Posted 38 days ago
Counsel - Public Sector Operations (Base in Beijing) | Hong Kong, HK
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank · Hong Kong
Posted 39 days ago
Regulatory Compliance – Vice President
Danos Group · Hong Kong
Posted 39 days ago
Trade Compliance Governance, APAC
Olympus Corporation · Hong Kong
Posted 41 days ago
Risk & Compliance Lead
Han Kun Law Offices · Hong Kong
Posted 43 days ago
VP/Director - Cash Equities Compliance (Tier-1 Chinese Bank)
Larson Maddox · Hong Kong
Posted 45 days ago
Head of Export Control
Anglo-Eastern · Hong Kong
Posted 48 days ago
Team Head, Regulatory Compliance & Corporate Oversight
Captar Partners · Hong Kong
Posted 49 days ago
Assistant Director (Internal Audit) - Internal Audit Office
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology · Hong Kong
Posted 50 days ago
Legal Entity Governance Lead, Vice President
State Street · Hong Kong
Posted 52 days ago
HK Regulatory Compliance - VP
Barclays · Hong Kong
Posted 52 days ago
Head of Risk, Legal & Compliance
Cyberport Hong Kong · Hong Kong
Posted 55 days ago
VP Compliance Advisory
Gravitas Recruitment Group · Hong Kong
Posted 57 days ago
Legal Counsel, VP, Global Execution Services (Instinet)
Nomura · Hong Kong
Posted 58 days ago
Senior Conflicts Manager (Asia and Middle East)
Walkers · Hong Kong
Posted 62 days ago
Corporate Compliance, Associate Director
AIA · Hong Kong
Posted 63 days ago
Chief Legal Officer
DayOne · Hong Kong
Posted 64 days ago
Legal Counsel Team Leader-Commercial HK
Alibaba Cloud · Hong Kong
Posted 75 days ago
Legal & Compliance Salary in Hong Kong
Based on Hays Legal Salary Guide HK 2026 & Glassdoor
| Seniority | Salary Range (HKD/month) | Typical Employers |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level (0–1 yrs) | HK$28,000–45,000 / mo | Law firms, in-house teams |
| Mid-level (2–6 yrs) | HK$50,000–90,000 / mo | International law firms, banks |
| Senior-level (7+ yrs) | HK$100,000–200,000+ / mo | Magic Circle firms, senior in-house counsel |
Key Skills for Legal & Compliance Jobs in Hong Kong
English-Only Roles — No Cantonese Required
Every Legal & Compliance role on this page has been verified to require English only. No Cantonese or Mandarin is required for any currently listed position. All listings are updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to speak Cantonese to work in Legal & Compliance in Hong Kong?
All roles on ExpatJobBoard require English only. No Cantonese or Mandarin is required for any listing on this page.
How often are Legal & Compliance jobs updated?
New listings are added daily. Every role is verified to require English before appearing on the site.
Do I need a work visa to apply for Legal & Compliance jobs in Hong Kong?
Most employers on this page sponsor the General Employment Policy (GEP) visa for qualified candidates. See our Hong Kong work visa guide for details.
What qualifications are needed for Legal jobs in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong operates a common law system, so qualifications from the UK, Australia, or other common law jurisdictions are widely recognized. Solicitors admitted in England & Wales can apply for re-admission in Hong Kong after fulfilling residency requirements. International law firms regularly recruit English-speaking lawyers for their Hong Kong offices.
Which law firms hire English-speaking lawyers in Hong Kong?
Leading international firms including Linklaters, Freshfields, Clifford Chance, Herbert Smith Freehills, and Baker McKenzie all maintain significant Hong Kong offices and recruit globally for English-speaking solicitors and counsel. Magic Circle and Silver Circle firms typically hire through their global graduate and lateral pipelines, welcoming candidates admitted in England & Wales, Australia, and other common law jurisdictions. All Legal & Compliance roles on ExpatJobBoard are English-first positions.