(Senior) Corporate Counsel - Disputes focus

Role summary

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The Senior Corporate Counsel will provide legal advice to Shangri-La’s corporate and operational teams, with particular responsibility for disputes, litigation, investigations, risk management and related commercial matters. Requirements typically include a Hong Kong legal qualification or equivalent common-law qualification, substantial post-qualification experience in dispute resolution and corporate or commercial law, and experience working in-house or with a reputable law firm. The successful candidate should have strong drafting, negotiation, analytical and communication skills, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to manage external counsel and multiple matters across jurisdictions. Fluency in English is essential; Cantonese or Mandarin and regional Asia-Pacific experience would be advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a Hong Kong-based luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Founded in 1971, the group is known for its Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts brand, as well as other hospitality and lifestyle businesses. Its properties typically combine high service standards, local cultural influences and extensive facilities for leisure, business and events. The corporate legal function supports the group’s hotel operations, investments, development projects, commercial agreements, employment matters, regulatory compliance and disputes. Working for Shangri-La can offer exposure to a large multinational hospitality organization, cross-border legal issues and a diverse portfolio of properties. The company generally values integrity, collaboration, service excellence, cultural awareness and commercially practical advice.