Legal Counsel

Job Summary:
The Legal Counsel will provide legal support and advice to Dorsett Hospitality International and its subsidiaries across a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. The role involves handling transactions such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, partnerships, hotel management, property development, and construction projects.

Working closely with senior management and business stakeholders, the Legal Counsel will ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, support corporate governance initiatives, manage legal risks, and coordinate with external legal advisers. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic business decisions and support the Group's operations across multiple jurisdictions.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Provide legal advice and support to business stakeholders and senior management.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Handle M&A, joint ventures, partnerships and other corporate transactions.
• Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance and Hong Kong Listing Rules.
• Manage legal risks and provide practical commercial solutions.
• Coordinate with external legal advisers and professional service providers.
• Develop and improve legal policies, procedures and contract management processes.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law from an accredited law school is required.
• A master's degree and/or dual degree qualifications are preferred.
• Membership of professional legal bodies/institute or equivalent.
• Hong Kong-qualified Solicitor with at least 12 years' post-qualification experience.
• Previous in-house experience with a hospitality or multinational group.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the property and/or hospitality industry.
• Experience in corporate transactions, M&A, joint ventures and commercial matters.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong Listing Rules and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience handling cross-border and multi-jurisdictional legal matters.
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and analytical skills.
• Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.