(Senior) Corporate Counsel

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The Senior Corporate Counsel will provide legal advice to Shangri-La Group on corporate, commercial, financing, investment, governance and regulatory matters. Requirements typically include a qualified legal degree, admission to practice in Hong Kong or another relevant jurisdiction, and substantial experience with corporate or commercial law, preferably gained in a leading law firm or multinational company. The candidate should be confident drafting and negotiating agreements, managing external counsel, assessing risk and supporting transactions across multiple markets. Strong communication, commercial judgment, attention to detail and the ability to work independently with senior stakeholders are expected. Experience in hospitality, property, international business or listed-company environments would be advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a Hong Kong-based luxury hospitality company with hotels, resorts and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN and Traders brands, serving leisure travellers, corporate guests and large-scale events. The group is known for Asian-inspired hospitality, attentive service and a strong emphasis on guest experience. Its corporate functions support a geographically diverse organisation involved in hotel ownership, management, development, investment, technology and commercial partnerships. Working for Shangri-La generally means operating in a multicultural environment with frequent interaction across countries, business units and professional disciplines. The company offers opportunities for experienced legal, commercial, operational and corporate-services professionals, particularly those comfortable working with complex international stakeholders and a premium consumer-facing brand.