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(Senior) Corporate Counsel
Role summary
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The Senior Corporate Counsel will provide legal advice to Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited on corporate, commercial, hotel management, property, employment, compliance and contractual matters. The role typically requires a Hong Kong-qualified solicitor or barrister, or an equivalent common-law qualification, with substantial in-house or private-practice experience, preferably in hospitality, real estate or multinational business. The candidate should be commercially minded, practical and confident advising senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. Strong drafting, negotiation, risk-management and communication skills are expected, together with the ability to manage external counsel, prioritise competing deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced international environment.
Can I work in Hong Kong?
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How it works
How it works: Hotel line jobs only via the Labour Department's import scheme: 4-week local test, median wage, 2 local staff per import; managers get a General Employment Policy visa.
Watch for: Since 16 June 2026 kitchen and table-service jobs need a 6-week local test and 3 local staff per import; the hotel applies, you cannot apply yourself.
Official source: Labour Department: Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Hong Kong
Usual for Hong Kong, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not for local hires; imported line staff are housed by the hotel, at most 20% of pay deducted (scheme rule) |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff canteen or duty meals common; free for imported workers when provided (scheme rule) |
| Flights | None for local hires; imported workers get free flights both ways (scheme rule); managers negotiate |
| Service charge | Varies by hotel; ask how the service charge is shared before you accept |
| Contract | Imported workers: 24 months at most, then 7+ days home leave and a new approval (scheme rule) |
| Leave | 7 days a year, rising to 14 after 9 years, plus 15 statutory holidays (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% up to HKD 145,000 a year (about USD 18,600), then 2% to 17%; pension (MPF) 5%, max HKD 1,500 a month |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited
Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited is the Hong Kong-based management company behind Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, a luxury hospitality group with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other markets. The group is recognised for high service standards, distinctive Asian hospitality and properties located in major cities and resort destinations. Shangri-La manages and operates accommodation, restaurants, bars, wellness facilities, meeting venues and related guest services. Its corporate teams support a geographically diverse portfolio and work closely with hotel owners, investors, suppliers, regulators and local operating partners. The company offers a multinational working environment, with opportunities connected to hotel operations, development, commercial functions and corporate services.