Contract Paralegal Intern
Christie's
Contract Paralegal Intern
Christie's
Leading international art auction house
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS (Duties include but are not limited to the following):
Based in Hong Kong, the successful candidate will be part of Christie's Asia Pacific Legal team and report to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, APAC.
· Conduct legal research into various topics concerning art law, art finance, general commercial issues and compliance topics such as data privacy, AML, sanctions and labour law.
· Draft non-disclosure agreements, demand letters to debtors and other commercial contracts based on global templates.
· Support copyright clearance and other related intellectual property matters such as tackling online infringement.
· Liaise with artist representative associations and other colleagues in the relevant departments.
· Assist with translations and template management.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
· Final or penultimate year student or graduate from LLB or other LLB dual degree.
· Prior experience in in-house legal teams, barristers’ chambers or law firms is preferred.
· Diligent and reliable, with high integrity and a strong commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality.
· Team player and ability to work independently.
· Highly flexible and adaptive to rapid changes in the working environment.
· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
· Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
· Excellent command of both spoken and written English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese Word Processing are pre-requisites).
Closing Date
31 January 2027
Salary Range
HKD20,000 to 22,000 per month
Leading international art auction house
Christie's is a global art and luxury marketplace that conducts live and online auctions, private sales, and related services such as art appraisal, financing, real estate, and education. It connects buyers and sellers through auction formats and bespoke private sales, supported by a worldwide network of galleries and sale hubs. Christie's uses digital tools like livestreaming, augmented reality viewing, and NFT/crypto payments to enable bidding and buying. Its differentiators include a long history, flagship hubs in major cities, a broad international footprint, authorization to operate in mainland China, and a track record of record-setting sales, with a goal to advance culture through trusted, high-service experiences and sustainable practices.
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