Hughes-Castell

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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

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.

Head of Compliance, China (8+ yrs EXP) Suzhou/Shanghai

Sector: In-house Legal

Industry: Biotechnology

Specialism: Compliance, Regulatory

Consultant: Vicky Liu

Our client, a European biotech company, is seeking an experienced compliance professional for its China office in Suzhou and/or Shanghai.

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Corporate Associate (1-4 yrs PQE) Beijing

Sector:Private Practice

Specialism:Corporate, Capital Markets

Consultant: Vicky Liu

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Global Head of Employment Law (10+ yrs PQE) HK/SG

Sector:In-house Legal

Specialism:Employment Law

Consultant: Doreen Jaeger-Soong

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Paralegal, Corporate/Capital Markets (1-2 yrs EXP) Hong Kong

Sector:Private Practice

Specialism:Paralegal, Capital Markets, Corporate

Consultant: Vicky Liu

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Senior lawyer, Patent Litigation (4-8 yrs PQE) Silicon Valley/New York

Sector:Private Practice

Specialism:Patent Litigation, IP

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

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

Oct 27, 2021

Representative Private Practice Placement: Vietnam

Hughes-Castell placed a Corporate Partner for an AmLaw 100 firm in Vietnam.

by Sam Kenworthy

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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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Jobs

Global Head of Employment Law (10+ yrs PQE) HK/SG

Senior lawyer, Patent Litigation (4-8 yrs PQE) Silicon Valley/New York

Senior Legal Counsel, Dispute & Investigation (4+ yrs PQE) Hong Kong

Head of Compliance, China (8+ yrs EXP) Suzhou/Shanghai

Latest Jobs

Corporate Associate (1-4 yrs PQE) Beijing

Global Head of Employment Law (10+ yrs PQE) HK/SG

Paralegal, Corporate/Capital Markets (1-2 yrs EXP) Hong Kong

Senior lawyer, Patent Litigation (4-8 yrs PQE) Silicon Valley/New York

Latest Insights

Flight or fight?

Should a Lawyer be a Coder?

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

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

ChatGPT: do the benefits outweigh the potential pitfalls?

Time to look at going in-house?

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

Track Record

Representative In-house Legal Placement: Beijing

Representative In-house Compliance Placement: Hong Kong

Representative Private Practice Placement: Hong Kong

Representative Private Practice Placement: Vietnam

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Welcome to Hughes-Castell

Law Firms

In-house Legal

Compliance

Corporate Governance

Executive Search

Business Support Professionals

HUGHES-CASTELL

Jobs

Latest Jobs

Flight or fight?

Should a Lawyer be a Coder?

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

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

ChatGPT: do the benefits outweigh the potential pitfalls?

Time to look at going in-house?

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

Track Record

Accolades & Awards

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