(Senior) Corporate Counsel

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The Senior Corporate Counsel will provide practical legal advice to Shangri-La Group businesses, with emphasis on commercial contracts, hotel operations, development projects, procurement, intellectual property, compliance and risk management. Requirements typically include a Hong Kong legal qualification or equivalent common-law qualification, substantial in-house or private-practice experience, strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, and excellent written and spoken English. Chinese language ability, particularly Cantonese or Mandarin, is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work independently, manage multiple stakeholders across jurisdictions, explain complex legal issues clearly, exercise sound commercial judgment and support business objectives while protecting the company’s interests.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a Hong Kong-based luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Its portfolio includes Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN and Traders-branded properties, together with restaurants, residences and commercial developments. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and a strong focus on guest experience. Corporate functions support a geographically diverse organisation involving hotel operations, property development, investments, procurement, technology and international partnerships. Working for Shangri-La generally involves collaboration with regional and global teams, exposure to complex commercial arrangements and interaction with senior business leaders. The company offers a multinational environment suited to professionals with strong communication skills and experience working across cultures and jurisdictions.