Up to 3-month contract | Hong Kong | Global law firm | to HK$40,000 p.m.

Our client, a leading global law firm, is currently seeking an HR Advisor for a 3-month contract role to immediately join their Hong Kong office, supporting the Asia business's HR operations. 

ROLE

• Reporting to the regional Head of HR and supporting the regional HR functions of the firm.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding logistics, including employment contract preparations.
• Maintain HRIS and support payroll and salary review.
• HR administrative support, compliance monitoring of HR laws
• Support HRM and Head of HR respectively on ad hoc matters 

YOU

• University degree in HR Management or related field.
• at least 4 years' HR experience, ideally in law firms, and with knowledge of Hong Kong Law Society reporting preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HRIS.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent communication skills.
• fast learner, organised, efficient, attentio to detail.
• Fluency in English and Chinese language is a must.

AMAZING

Candidates with a good track record handling the following would be advantageous: 

• Coordinating Hong Kong Law Society and renewal procedures of Professional Indemnity Insurance. 
• Administering visas, insurance, and MPF enrollments/terminations.
• Giving support on graduate and internship recruitment, as well as trainee solicitor development. 
• Organise law fairs and graduate recruitment events. 
• Administering CPD and Risk Management Education (RME) elective courses of the HK Law Society.

Primary Objective:

YUZU, an Alternative Legal Services Provider, is seeking indicators of interest from fresh and recent graduates in Hong Kong who are readily available to undertake upcoming client assignments as a Legal Analyst. 

Depending on the assignment, you will support our clients of all sizes ranging from international financial institutions, multi-national companies, listed companies, SMEs and start-up technology companies in playing a key supporting role in their legal operations. Depending on the client demands, there may be opportunities to switch clients when one assignment ends and another starts.

Client demands will vary, and some assignments are of a temporary nature, typically 3-6 months, whilst others may be ongoing. Some opportunities may even enable the successful applicant to work remotely or in a hybrid work environment. This role is ideal for a graduate looking to gain invaluable experience in the legal industry or for junior paralegals or compliance professionals looking to switch to a more commercial focused paralegal role. 

We welcome your interest and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate, review, and draft a wide range of general commercial contracts, including procurement, customer, and vendor contracts, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and its timely execution.

• Maintain an organised contract repository, ensuring that all contracts adhere to the necessary regulatory requirements and internal protocols.

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of contract templates and legal processes to streamline contract management.

• Stay informed about legal and regulatory developments and procurement processes relevant to your assigned field.

• Conducting due diligence exercises and legal research.

• Manage administrative tasks related to contract management, including meticulous record-keeping and efficient document retrieval.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in law in a common law jurisdiction or a similar discipline.

• As well as fresh graduates, candidates with between 6 months to 2 years experience in negotiating and reviewing general commercial and procurement contracts, preferably within the banking or financial services industry, are welcome.

• Strong comprehension of contract law.

• Experience in contract negotiation and contract management is advantageous although not necessarily mandatory as training and supervision will be given.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced and dynamic legal environment.

• Fluency in Chinese Mandarin (written and spoken) would be advantageous in certain assignments but not mandatory for all.

Benefits: We can offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a flexible work environment.

YUZU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

Our client, a major international law firm is looking for a Finance Team Lead to be responsible for all areas of finance operations for the Tokyo office and also provide support and guidance to other APAC offices from time to time. The role can be stationed in Tokyo,  Hong Kong, and Singapore. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial operations for the Tokyo office.
• Collaborate with the Tokyo General Manager and partners.
• Manage group reporting, cash flow, and treasury.
• Prepare annual financial statements for Japan tax filing.
• Optimize processes and supervise a team of 2 overseas-based accountants.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and provide finance-related training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance management with ACCA/CPA or equivalent qualification preferred 
• Minimum 8 years' experience in accounting and finance, preferably within an international professional firm
• Knowledge of Japan GAAP and taxes will be highly regarded.
  
• Fluency in English is a must and Japanese language skills will be a bonus.
  
• Good communication skills and team management experience will be a plus

Our Client is seeking candidates adept at handling transactions, drafting financial documents. The role entails handling financing transactions  and working on various commercial legal matters. A background in law is advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-transaction checks, including contract and legal document review.
• Handle legal documentation process.
• Monitor transactions post-execution, track performance metrics, and identify issues.
• Assist in commercial legal matters, including research, contract review, drafting, and negotiation.
• Maintain standard legal templates and documents
• Ensure compliance with laws & regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in law, finance, business, or related field. Legal qualification is a plus.
• Experience in financial services, legal, or fintech is advantageous.
• Understanding of transaction processes, legal documentation, and risk management.
• Fluent English and Cantonese; Mandarin is a bonus.
• Experience in trade finance, supply chain finance, construction finance, or related sectors is a plus.

Paralegal (US Capital Markets/ DCM) | Hong Kong

Our client is seeking experienced Paralegals to join their busy team. Ideal candidates will have experience in top-tier international firms, with a focus on supporting US IPO and DCM deals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal support for US IPO and DCM deals.

• Collaborate with global teams and clients

Qualifications:

• Experience in a top-tier international firm

• Proficiency in Mandarin; native speakers are preferred

• Experience in ECM is desirable. 

• IPO experience is advantageous

Our client, a major listed real estate company in HK, is currently seeking an Assistant Company Secretarial Manager to join their HK office.

Responsibilities:

1. Facilitating board, audit committee, and shareholders' meetings, and preparing meeting minutes.
2. Managing company secretarial tasks, including reviewing reports, handling filings, and ensuring legal compliance.
3. Reviewing company secretarial documents and occasional tasks.
4. Assisting in corporate ad hoc projects as and when required.

Requirements:

1. Hold a bachelor's degree with HKICS/ICSA Associateship.
2. Possess at least 8 years of company secretarial experience in listed companies or professional firms.
3. Proficiency in Chinese and English (Mandarin preferred).
4. Working proficiency in MS Office applications, including Chinese word processing and Excel.
5. Good knowledge of Hong Kong Listing Rules, Companies Ordinance and BVI Companies Act.