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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.

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Jobs

Head of Legal and Compliance (12+ yrs EXP) Hong Kong

Sector: In-house Legal

Industry: Manufacturing

Specialism: Compliance, Regulatory

Consultant: Vicky Liu

Our client, a global manufacturer, is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to head their legal and compliance function for international businesses in Asia and several overseas offices

China Head of Legal (12+ yrs PQE) Shanghai

Sector: In-house Legal

Industry: Entertainment Providers

Specialism: Commercial, Litigation, Risk Management

Consultant: Vicky Liu

We are assisting a Fortune 500 company in recruiting a China Head of Legal to join their global legal team in Shanghai.

Senior Legal Counsel (5+ yrs PQE) Hungary

Sector: In-house Legal

Industry: Energy Technology

Specialism: Employment, Compliance, Data Protection

Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong

Our client, a global technology company, is seeking an experienced, Hungarian-qualified Legal Counsel to support their growing European operations based in Debrecen.

Senior Attorney/Attorney, Patent (5+ yrs PQE) Singapore

Sector: Private Practice

Industry: Law Practice

Specialism: Patent

Consultant: Vicky Liu

Join a leading international law firm as a Patent Attorney in Singapore, providing strategic advice to clients across the Asia-Pacific region on patent prosecution, portfolio management, licensing, and technology transfer.

Latest Jobs

Regional Legal Manager, Asia Pacific (5+ yrs PQE) Singapore 

Sector:In-house Legal

Specialism:Commercial, Corporate, Compliance, Risk Management

Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong

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Senior Compliance Officer, Asia (8-12 yrs EXP) Hong Kong

Sector:In-house Legal

Specialism:Compliance, Regulatory

Consultant: Vicky Liu

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Head of Legal and Compliance (12+ yrs EXP) Hong Kong

Sector:In-house Legal

Specialism:Compliance, Regulatory

Consultant: Vicky Liu

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Legal Manager/Paralegal (1-5+ yrs EXP) Shanghai

Sector:Private Practice

Specialism:Capital Markets

Consultant: Vicky Liu

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Latest Insights

Flight or fight?

07 October 2024

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Should a Lawyer be a Coder?

30 June 2023

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

31 May 2023

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

30 April 2023

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ChatGPT: do the benefits outweigh the potential pitfalls?

28 February 2023

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Time to look at going in-house?

31 May 2022

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

07 December 2021

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Track Record

May 13, 2025

Representative In-house Legal Placement: Suzhou

Hughes-Castell placed a Compliance Director, China Compliance for a global biotechnology company in Suzhou, China.

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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
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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

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