Tencent

Legal Counsel

Hong Kong

10 days ago
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Summary

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world. Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen China, our guiding principle is to use technology for good.


We are not only a major video game publisher in the world, we also produce other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe. We offer a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.


The team was recently recognized as Compliance and Risk Management In-House Team of the Year at the Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2022, we are looking for a new payments lawyer to join our growing team!


You will be joining the International Corporate and Regulatory team, with focuses on:

  1. Supporting the Hong Kong Listing Rules compliance workstream through:
  2. Ensuring the Company’s compliance with the requirements of the Hong Kong Listing Rules and the guidance materials published by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and providing guidance on the Company’s compliance with the continuing obligations applicable to listed issuers under the Hong Kong Listing Rules.
  3. Advising on corporate actions and transactions carried out by the Company from time to time from a Hong Kong Listing Rules compliance perspective.
  4. Drafting and reviewing announcements, circulars, regulatory submissions and corporate filings that are required to be issued or submitted by the Company under the Hong Kong Listing Rules on an ongoing basis.
  5. Coordinating with internal stakeholders and external advisers to ensure that legal documents can accurately reflect commercial intentions, protect the Company's interests, and mitigate potential risks.
  6. Keeping internal stakeholders abreast of changes and developments in the Hong Kong Listing Rules and related guidelines, and reviewing internal documents including group policies from time to time in light of the changes.


  1. Supporting the Financing workstream through providing full legal support on the structuring, documentation and execution of a wide range of onshore and offshore financing arrangements (including bilateral and syndicated loans, acquisition finance, investment in financial products, fund management arrangements) such as (1) delivery of practical legal advice; (2) management of transactions, including coordinating with relevant internal departments and management of external counsels; and (3) engaging in the drafting, negotiating and reviewing of a variety of financing documents.


  1. Providing legal advice and support in a wide range of corporate matters including advising on corporate governance and other regulatory matters.


Requirements:

  • Common law qualified lawyer with 2-5 years PQE working at recognised law firms.
  • Experience in dealing with Listing Rules compliance matters is required.
  • Experience in dealing with financing transactions is preferred.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Team player and can handle projects independently.
  • Open-minded, proactive, responsible; strong analytical and communication skills.
  • High ethical standards, strong sense of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
  • Good business acumen and the ability to provide practical legal advice that aligns with business objectives.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin) is essential.
  • Able and willing to handle administrative tasks as required from time to time.

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