Senior Legal Counsel

Job description

Hang Lung Group Limited (SEHK stock code: 00010) has been engaged in real estate development since 1960. Through its subsidiary Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101), the Group manages a portfolio of over 3.5 million square meters of retail, office, residential, and hotel properties across Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. The Group’s diverse portfolio in Hong Kong includes office towers and malls in prime districts, as well as luxury residential developments in prestigious areas. In the Mainland, under the signature “66” brand, the Company’s mixed-use and retail developments are regarded as premium landmarks, strategically located in the hearts of key cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan, and Hangzhou. Our people are the precious asset of the Hang Lung family and the key to our success. They drive forward our development through their commitment, professionalism and caring services. As we extend our business horizons, we continue to devote significant resources and energy to developing the expertise and skills of our outstanding team. Integrity, Sustainability, Excellence, and Openness are at the heart of who we are. If you share these values, you could be the talent we are looking for. Join us and grow with us. Responsibilities Provide hands on legal support to different departments (property sales – consent and non-consent schemes, leasing and property management businesses) on property-related operational issues (e.g. early termination, abscondment, distraint, re-possession) Draft and review tenancy and licence agreements and legal documents Advise and handle property and tenancy disputes With the support of external counsels, handle acquisition and disposal of properties, including first-hand sale and secondary market transactions Keep management updated on the changes in property laws and regulatory regime Requirements At least 8 years PQEs in Hong Kong Solid law firm training and working experience on practicing HK property laws First-hand sales experience is a must In-house experience is preferred Good drafting skills, analytical power and business acumen Able to work independently and a team player Possess a can-do attitude and an agile mindset Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese Embracing our values of integrity, sustainability, excellence and openness We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace where employees are treated with respect. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by Hong Kong law. If you have specific needs that require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. Personal Information Collection Statement (For recruitment purposes) Information collected by Hang Lung Properties Limited and/or its associated companies will be treated in strict confidence and will be used exclusively for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. Information collected may be disclosed to such person or organization for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of the information provided by the applicant. The provision of true, complete and accurate information required in support of applications is necessary for selection purposes. Failure to do so may affect the processing and outcome of your application. Applicants who do not hear from us within 8 weeks from the date of application may consider their applications unsuccessful and their personal data will typically be destroyed within 12 months after rejection of the application. Applicant has the right to request access to and correction of your personal data in writing to “Data Protection Officer of Hang Lung Properties Limited” at 28/F, Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong. For further information, please refer to Hang Lung Properties Limited’s Privacy Statement at .