Legal Counsel (6-12 months contract)
Airport area, HK
The HAECO Group is an independent global provider of high-quality MRO services. We offer a broad range of aviation products and services that enable our customers to operate their aircraft, engines and components safely and efficiently. Headquartered in Hong Kong since 1950, our global reach has extended as we have grown. We now have operations throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Americas and other parts of the world.
Based at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), HAECO Hong Kong offer a full range of services including airframe services, line services, component services, engine services, inventory technical management, cabin solutions, freighter conversions, technical training and AOG support.
Position Description
Reporting to Head of Group Legal, the incumbent would be able to advise on a diverse range of legal matters arising from the company’s everyday operations on both a local and group level, including in particular, assistance on corporate and commercial matters. Training will be provided and the incumbent will work closely with the Head of Group Legal.
What You'll Do
- Managing corporate projects
- Supporting the Head of Group Legal in facilitating communication and coordination between internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on legal and compliance priorities.
- Collaborating with internal teams and external advisors to address regulatory issues and develop holistic solutions.
- Ensuring legal compliance
- Coordinating Group and entity compliance initiatives to ensure the Company is compliant with applicable laws and regulations, including company laws, sanctions laws, antitrust laws etc.
- Managing corporate legal affairs
- Monitoring group and entity compliance with Anti-trust / Competition Law and IP policies.
- Liaising and working with Corporate Finance team to handle legal aspects of JV matters, including Mergers and Acquisitions, JVAs / AoAs and related ancillary documents, as well as government filing requirements.
What You'll Need
1. Functional and other Relevant Experience
- Qualified Hong Kong SAR practicing lawyer with 4-6 years’ relevant experience in a sizeable multi-national company.
- Solid experience in handling corporate and/or commercial matters – experience in South East Asia and cross-border projects preferred.
- Exceptional stakeholder coordination – ability to manage different communication styles and move between commercial, financial and legal mindsets.
- Experience in an in-house environment is preferred.
2. Qualifications and other Relevant Knowledge
- University graduate with degree in law.
- Strong technical skills, in particular, in corporate and/or commercial matters.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise diverse work tasks under time constraint.
- Business acumen – understands how legal decisions impact business outcomes (e.g., CAPEX timelines, commercial negotiation considerations).
- Responsive, responsible and open-minded to expand knowledge in new regulatory/industry domains.
- Positive attitude, self-motivated and willing to learn.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills, with excellent attention to details.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
HAECO Group is an equal opportunity employer. At HAECO, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our people regardless of their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship, family status, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, religious or political beliefs. We believe in creating an environment where people feel comfortable at work and are able to realise their full potential.
Build your career with us and be part of something bigger at HAECO!
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