(Senior) Corporate Counsel

Role summary

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The Senior Corporate Counsel will provide practical legal advice to Shangri-La Group on corporate, commercial, hotel operations, contracts, compliance, risk management and strategic transactions. The role typically requires a qualified solicitor or barrister, preferably admitted in Hong Kong or another common-law jurisdiction, with substantial in-house or private-practice experience. Candidates should have strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage multiple matters across different markets. The successful applicant is expected to work independently, communicate clearly with senior stakeholders, protect the company’s interests and provide commercially focused advice in a fast-paced international hospitality environment.

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 and business travelers through upscale accommodation, dining, meetings and wellness experiences. The group is known for Asian-inspired service, high operating standards and a strong focus on guest satisfaction. Its corporate functions support a geographically diverse organization involving hotel operations, real estate, procurement, technology, finance and legal affairs. Working for Shangri-La can provide exposure to cross-border commercial matters and the legal issues affecting a large, international hospitality business.

Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong offers strong opportunities in hospitality, finance, professional services, technology, retail and international business. Its work culture is fast-paced, hierarchical and highly international, with Cantonese, English and Mandarin commonly used. Life combines dense urban neighborhoods, excellent public transport, extensive dining and shopping with beaches, hiking trails and outlying islands. Housing is expensive, although salaries and employer benefits may offset some costs. Overseas professionals normally need an employment visa sponsored by their employer; the company generally supports the application, while applicants must show relevant qualifications and a confirmed role. Relocation is comparatively straightforward, but newcomers should budget carefully for rent, deposits, healthcare, schooling and daily expenses. Hong Kong is not a single resort island, but a metropolitan territory made up of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, with a humid subtropical climate.