Welcome to Hughes-Castell

HUGHES-CASTELL

Recruiters of the best legal and compliance talent in Asia-Pacific since 1986. Founded by Helen Castell, a pioneer in legal recruitment, Hughes-Castell was the first legal recruitment consultancy to target Asia and began recruiting lawyers from London to Hong Kong.

Jobs

Senior Associate, Commercial Disputes (5-7 yrs PQE) Hong Kong

Sector: Private Practice

Industry: Law Practice

Specialism: Commercial Disputes, Litigation, Arbitration

Consultant: Vicky Liu

Our client, a leading Chinese law firm, is seeking a Senior Associate to join its market-leading team in Hong Kong, offering a long-term path for career advancement.

Compliance Counsel (7-12 yrs EXP) US

Sector: In-house Legal

Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Specialism: Regulatory Compliance, Trade Compliance, Tariff Management

Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong

Are you seeking a career development opportunity at a high-profile manufacturer driving global success?

Senior Legal Counsel, Litigation (5-10 yrs PQE) - US (Remote)

Sector: In-house Legal

Industry: Internet

Specialism: Litigation, Arbitration, & Dispute Resolution

Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong

This is an excellent opportunity for a Litigation Counsel or Partner to move in-house in a rapidly growing sector. Our client, a global e-commerce company, is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel with proven dispute resolution experience to support their ex

Senior Legal Counsel (6+ yrs PQE) Germany

Sector: In-house Compliance

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing

Specialism: Corporate, Commercial, Compliance, Corporate Governance

Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong

Our client, a global technology MNC with global operations is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join their German office.

Latest Jobs

Senior Associate, Commercial Disputes (5-7 yrs PQE) Hong Kong

Sector:Private Practice

Specialism:Commercial Disputes, Litigation, Arbitration

Consultant: Vicky Liu

Compliance Counsel (7-12 yrs EXP) US

Sector:In-house Legal

Specialism:Regulatory Compliance, Trade Compliance, Tariff Management

Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong

Assistant Legal Counsel (3-5 Yrs PQE) Mumbai

Sector:In-house Legal

Specialism:Corporate, Commercial, Compliance Regulatory, Dispute Resolutions

Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong

Legal Counsel (6-10 Yrs PQE) Mumbai

Sector:In-house Legal

Specialism:Corporate, Commercial, Regulatory, Dispute Resolutions

Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong

Latest Insights

Flight or fight?

07 October 2024

Should a Lawyer be a Coder?

30 June 2023

Acing a Legal Interview – A practical guide for interns, trainees, and junior lawyers

31 May 2023

Singapore leads the growth with China on the track to coming back

30 April 2023

ChatGPT: do the benefits outweigh the potential pitfalls?

28 February 2023

Time to look at going in-house?

31 May 2022

Career Paths for China-based Lawyers with Doreen Jaeger-Soong

07 December 2021

Track Record

Apr 01, 2025

Representative Private Practice Placement: Hong Kong

Hughes-Castell recruited a Capital Markets team for a leading Chinese law firm in Hong Kong, China

by Vicky Liu

Aug 12, 2024

Representative In-house Legal Placement: Beijing

Hughes-Castell placed a Legal Director, Employment for a Fortune 500 healthcare company in Beijing, China.

by Vicky Liu

Jul 01, 2022

Representative In-house Compliance Placement: Hong Kong

Hughes-Castell recruited a Regional Head of Ethics & Compliance APAC for a global biotherapeutics company in Hong Kong, China.

by Doreen Jaeger-Soong

Nov 15, 2021

Representative Private Practice Placement: Hong Kong

Hughes-Castell recruited a Partner (Private Wealth) for a UK international law firm in Hong Kong, China.

by Vicky Liu

Accolades & Awards

Doreen Jaeger-Soong: Asia Law Portal's 30 People to Watch in the Business of Law in Asia in 2022
Hughes-Castell: ARA 2020 Hong Kong for Best International Recruitment Agency
Doreen is highly regarded, reputable & professional, and someone I can confidently trust and recommend to anyone seeking to recruit or seeking recruitment.
Senior Counsel, Asia - International insurance company
Doreen was fantastic - highly recommend her services
APAC Ethics & Compliance Regional Head - US biopharmaceutical company
My hiring was only possible because of Doreen's great timing and understanding of both parts situation.
Head of Compliance - Mobile Payment Giant
My hiring was only possible because of Doreen's great timing and understanding of both parts situation.
Head of Compliance and AML - Fintech
"Hughes-Castell has helped us to fill a managing director role and other qualified lawyer positions for our Legal in Vietnam, and I have always found them very professional and efficient"
Managing Partner(Vietnam & Cambodia) - MNC
Hughes-Castell has a deep understanding of the legal industry, its evolution in the different jurisdictions, as well as specific industry needs of the employer.
General Counsel - Luxury Fashion House