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(Senior) Corporate Counsel - Disputes focus
Role summary
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The Senior Corporate Counsel will advise Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited on commercial and corporate matters, with a strong focus on disputes, litigation, investigations, risk management and regulatory issues. The role requires a Hong Kong-qualified solicitor or barrister, or an equivalent common-law qualification, with substantial in-house or leading private-practice experience. Candidates should have strong knowledge of commercial contracts, dispute strategy and hospitality-related legal issues, together with excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills in English. Cantonese or Mandarin would be advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to provide practical, commercially focused advice, manage external lawyers efficiently, protect the company’s interests and work confidently with senior stakeholders across a multinational organisation.
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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 properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. The group operates luxury hotels, resorts and residences under the Shangri-La brand and is known for Asian-inspired hospitality, attentive service and high standards of guest care. Its corporate operations cover hotel development, asset management, commercial activities, technology, finance, human resources and legal services. The company employs a diverse international workforce and works with hotel owners, business partners and local regulators in multiple jurisdictions. Its Hong Kong headquarters provides regional and global support for the group, making this legal position suitable for an experienced counsel seeking exposure to cross-border hospitality operations and complex commercial disputes.