Principal Legal Advisor International Business & Projects (Ref )
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19 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 10 years post-qualification legal experience preferably with proven track record in handling responsibilities as outlined above experience in projects is an advantage
- Strong legal professionalism and business acumen serving as a trusted strategic advisor to senior management business units and cross-functional teams
- Ability to collaborate seamlessly within the diverse legal team fostering trust respect and cooperation while demonstrating ownership reliability and a commitment to go the extra mile to support team success
- Outstanding interpersonal skills to engage influence and build consensus among diverse stakeholders externally and internally including government bodies business partners management supervisors colleagues and subordinates
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with strong negotiation abilities to manage complex issues and drive successful outcomes
- Excellent command of both spoken and written English proficiency in Chinese is an advantage
Remarks
Appointment will be made on two-year renewable contract terms
Applications
You are invited to apply online via or send in your CV stating the position (with reference number) you are applying for by mail to Human Resource Management Department MTR Corporation G.P.O. Box 9916 Hong Kong on or before 11 January 2026.
For other job openings please visit MTR Corporations website for more details.
All information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used for recruitment purpose only. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 12 months for future recruitment purpose and will then be destroyed.
Responsibilities
- Provide corporate and commercial legal advice on multifaceted transactions and strategic initiatives relating to business development project bidding railway projects consultancy engagements joint ventures and financing arrangements internationally (Australia UK Europe Middle East and Southeast Asia) and Hong Kong
- Proactively identify assess and mitigate legal risks across all transactions and initiatives advise on optimal transaction structures and ensure compliance with laws regulations and corporate governance requirements in multiple jurisdictions
- Oversee the drafting review and negotiation of contracts and documentation for various transactions bids and strategic initiatives to safeguard the Corporations interests
- Partner with senior management and internal / external stakeholders to deliver clear and commercially focused legal solutions that enable decision-making and successful project and business strategy execution
- Manage disputes claims and litigation for international business activities coordinating with external counsel to achieve favorable outcomes
- Develop best practices templates and processes within the legal function to enhance efficiency and support strategic objectives
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Business Intelligence
- Sales Experience
- Compliance Management
- Risk Management
- Cold Calling
- Lean Six Sigma
- Upselling
- Business Management
- Regulatory Reporting
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Economic Development
- Product Development
About Company
A company on the fast track, MTR operates Hong Kong's commuter railway system. The company's network was expanded significantly in 2007 through a combination with the rail operations of Kowloon-Canton Railway. Overall, MTR operates about 210 km of track in Hong Kong, Kowloon, the New ... View more
