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

Legal Director, Japan (10+ yrs PQE) Tokyo

Sector: In-house Legal

Industry: Industrial Manufacturing

Specialism: Compliance, Risk Management

Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong

Our client is a blue-chip global industrial looking to appoint a Legal Director in Japan.

Head of Legal, APAC (7+ yrs PQE) SH/SZ

Sector: In-house Legal

Industry: Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Specialism: Corporate, M&A

Consultant: Vicky Liu

A global electronic manufacturer is now seeking the Head of Legal for the Asia Pacific region, based in Shanghai or Shenzhen.

Lawyer, Risk Management (7+ yrs PQE) Hong Kong

Sector: Private Practice

Industry: Law Practice

Specialism: Risk Management

Consultant: Vicky Liu

This is an opportunity for a senior risk management lawyer or compliance professional to join the global department of a leading international law firm in Hong Kong.

APAC Corporate Counsel, Real Estate (5+ yrs PQE) Singapore

Sector: In-house Legal

Industry: Hospitality

Specialism: Corporate, Real Estate

Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong

Our client is one of the world's largest and most prestigious hospitality groups with presences all over the globe.

Latest Jobs

Legal Director, Japan (10+ yrs PQE) Tokyo

Sector:In-house Legal

Specialism:Compliance, Risk Management

Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong

Associate, Litigation (2-4 yrs PQE) Shanghai

Sector:Private Practice

Specialism:Compliance, Investigation, and Litigation

Consultant: Vicky Liu

Head of Legal, APAC (7+ yrs PQE) SH/SZ

Sector:In-house Legal

Specialism:Corporate, M&A

Consultant: Vicky Liu

APAC Corporate Counsel, Real Estate (5+ yrs PQE) Singapore

Sector:In-house Legal

Specialism:Corporate, Real Estate

Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong

Latest Insights

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

30 April 2023

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

31 May 2023

A Challenging Year: An Appraisal of the Chinese Legal Market in 2022

30 January 2023

ChatGPT: do the benefits outweigh the potential pitfalls?

28 February 2023

Recoveries vary across different countries, but overall rebound expected in 2023

31 January 2023

Asia Legal Market Looks To 2023 For Stability

20 December 2022

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

Nov 01, 2022

Representative In-house Legal Placement: Shanghai

Hughes-Castell recruited a Chief Legal Officer for a multinational conglomerate corporation in Shanghai, China.

by Benjamin Wang

Sep 01, 2022

Representative In-house Legal Placement: Shanghai

Hughes-Castell placed a Head of Legal, APAC for a global industrial machinery manufacturer in Shanghai, China

by Benjamin Wang

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

Feb 07, 2022

Representative In-house Legal Placement: Hong Kong

Hughes-Castell recruited a Senior Regional Legal Manager for a global apparel retail group in Hong Kong, China

by Sherry Xu

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
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