Senior / Legal Counsel - Property

Senior / Legal Counsel - Property

Client Details

Our client/current company is a leading property developer with a strong presence in Hong Kong. We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support the business across a wide range of real estate matters, with a primary focus on real estate financing, loan transactions, commercial work, and leasing.

Description

• Advise on and support financing transactions, including bank loans, refinancing, and syndications
• Review, draft, and negotiate loan agreements, security documents, guarantees, and related financing documentation
• Coordinate with lenders, financial institutions, and external counsel to close financing transactions efficiently
• Provide legal support on treasury and funding structures
• Agreements related to property development, asset management, and operations
• Draft and review contracts such as: JV and shareholders' agreements, consultancy and service agreements, procurement and construction-related agreements
• Identify and mitigate legal risks while aligning with business objectives
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leasing documents (office, retail)
• Advise on landlord and tenant matters, including tenancy disputes, renewals, and enforcement issues
• Support asset management teams on leasing strategies and legal implications

Profile

• Qualified Hong Kong lawyer, 8+ years' PQE, ideally gained in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house environment
• Strong experience in: Real estate finance, property-related commercial work, leasing matters (Hong Kong market preferred)
• Proven ability to handle complex transactions independently
• Commercially minded with strong negotiation and drafting skills
• Excellent communication skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin

Job Offer

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