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CITIC CLSA

Asia-focused capital markets and investment group

Legal Counsel - Legal

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHong KongNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree or above in law is required.
  • At least 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in an international law firm is required.
  • Familiarity with wealth management or private banking business and general commercial matters is required.
  • Strong technical, commercial, and communication skills are required, along with the ability to prioritize competing workloads effectively in a client-focused manner.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Excellent spoken and written English and Chinese are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal support mainly to Wealth Management teams based in Hong Kong and other regions.
  • Draft and advise on Wealth Management-related documentation.
  • Proactively identify business-related issues and provide commercially pragmatic advice to the business team.
  • Provide legal support to regional offices and participate in regional projects and initiatives.
  • Advise business teams on legal, structural, reputational, and other transaction-related issues.
  • Respond to regulatory initiatives, market structure reform, and policy work.
  • Attend internal meetings on behalf of Legal.
  • Work closely with LCD on matters affecting the Wealth Management business and certain general matters.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous in-house experience is a plus.
  • A common law qualification other than Hong Kong is preferred.

About the Company

CITIC CLSA

Asia-focused capital markets and investment group

CITIC CLSA provides capital markets and investment services in Asia and beyond, supporting global institutional investors, corporations, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. The company uses its award-winning research, extensive Asia network, and direct links to China to help clients access and invest in Asian markets. Its team operates across 13 countries in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, combining local knowledge with international reach. This mix helps clients execute deals, conduct in-depth market analysis, and grow their investment portfolios through China and Asia-focused opportunities. What sets CITIC CLSA apart is its deep regional network and China connections, which contrast with broader global banks and smaller regional firms. The goal is to enable clients to grow by leveraging Asia’s markets and China’s opportunities through expert advisory, research, and execution across the globe.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$834.9M
Headquarters
Central and Western District, Hong Kong
Founded
1986

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