Senior Legal Counsel – M&A & Hospitality

About the role

Our client, a leading hospitality group operating across Asia‑Pacific, is seeking a commercially‑minded Senior Legal Counsel to drive M&A and commercial activities. The role will support strategic investments, joint ventures, asset acquisitions and the day‑to‑day legal needs of regional operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage domestic and cross‑border M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, investments, restructurings and strategic partnerships.
• Provide legal support on hotel acquisitions, management agreements, franchise arrangements, mixed‑use developments and related hospitality investments.
• Structure, negotiate and draft transaction documentation and coordinate legal due‑diligence across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise senior management on transaction risks, deal structuring and execution strategies.
• Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements such as hotel management, franchise, service, procurement, licensing and strategic partnership contracts.
• Support regional business operations on a broad range of commercial and legal matters, including regulatory, compliance, governance and risk management across jurisdictions.
• Assist with corporate governance for regional entities, joint ventures and investment vehicles, as well as post‑acquisition integration and restructuring projects.
• Partner closely with finance, development, investment, asset management and operational teams.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore or another common‑law jurisdiction.
• Minimum 13 years post‑qualification experience with a strong foundation in corporate law, M&A and cross‑border transactions.
• Experience supporting regional businesses across multiple Asia‑Pacific jurisdictions, preferably in hospitality, real estate, private‑equity or related sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal and business considerations.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.