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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.
Jobs
Fintech Lawyer (3-6 yrs EXP) San Francisco Bay Area
Sector: In-house Legal
Industry: Financial Services
Specialism: Corporate, Commercial
Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong
A global leader in fintech is seeking a smart and engaged lawyer to join their legal team.
Global Head of Employment Law (10+ yrs PQE) HK/SG
Sector: In-house Legal
Industry: E-commerce
Specialism: Employment Law
Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong
Our client, a leading Chinese multinational corporation, is seeking an experienced legal professional with strong business acumen to serve as Global Head of Employment Law based in Hong Kong or Singapore.
Senior lawyer, Patent Litigation (4-8 yrs PQE) Silicon Valley/New York
Sector: Private Practice
Industry: Law Practice
Specialism: Patent Litigation, IP
Consultant: Vicky Liu
Are you a seasoned patent litigation lawyer looking for an opportunity with a leading international law firm in Silicon Valley or New York?
Senior Legal Counsel, Dispute & Investigation (4+ yrs PQE) Hong Kong
Sector: In-house Legal
Industry: E-commerce
Specialism: Dispute Resolutions, Litigation, Investigations
Consultant: Vicky Liu
Our client, a leading global e-commerce company, seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to oversee disclosure management, litigation, and operational execution.
Latest Jobs
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
Senior Legal Counsel (6+ yrs PQE) Germany
Sector:In-house Compliance
Specialism:Corporate, Commercial, Compliance, Corporate Governance
Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong
Legal Counsel (6-12 yrs PQE) Hong Kong
Sector:In-house
Specialism:Financial Services, Payment, Regulatory Compliance
Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong
Latest Insights
Acing a Legal Interview – A practical guide for interns, trainees, and junior lawyers
31 May 2023
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