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Law Alliance is recognised as one of Asia's leading legal recruitment consultancies. Our list of clients encompasses all of the leading law firms with interests in the region together with an array of household name corporations and banks from around the globe.

From our offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo, we place candidates throughout Asia and beyond, taking full advantage of close relationships with associated offices in London and Sydney. Read  more

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Featured Jobs

  • To secure this arbitration role, working with one of the region’s top US firms, you must be called to the Singapore Bar and will need strong academic credentials. This role offers the...


  • TM practice head - Shanghai Fantastic position to co-head the trademark practice for leading global IP firm. Fluent Mandarin and English are required for the role which will cover all aspects...


  • Senior Legal Counsel - Tokyo Global IT giant is seeking a dynamic senior counsel with strong IP/IT expertise and corporate antitrust experience to advise sales and marketing divisions. Full...


  • This role is based in our client’s Singapore office and will see the successful candidate joining an international team where they will focus on corporate (lending and M&A) and energy...


  • Global Insurance Company seeks a lawyer to act as a key member of the management team and to serve as a legal adviser to the CEO as well as other members of senior management on all legal,...


  • Highly respected international financial services company is looking to recruit a banking lawyer to join its Asia legal team based in Hong Kong. As Senior Legal Counsel/Legal Counsel, you will be...


  • Our client, a well-known listed conglomerate serving clients across the globe, is seeking an in-house lawyer to join its Asia Pacific legal team based in Hong Kong. As Legal Counsel, you will be...


  • A leading investment adviser listed on the Mainboard of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong is looking to recruit an in-house lawyer for its Hong Kong office. The successful candidate will have...


  • Desktop Support Analyst, Asia Pacific (Chinese Language Not Required) Top Tier International Law Firm seeking to hire an experienced Desktop Support Analyst. Excellent remuneration package and...


  • A leading financial services provider is seeking an additional paralegal to join its regional legal team based in Hong Kong. You will be assisting with drafting and review of legal documentation,...


  • Well regarded international law firm is looking to hire an experienced Marketing or Business Development Manager for its Hong Kong office. In this role, you will work with the Marketing team...


  • Global Healthcare Company is looking for a Patent Attorney in Tokyo. The ideal person would have a background in chemical and/or pharmaceutical arts, but able to handle mechanical work as well....


  • Global Pharmaceutical Company is looking for a Legal Counsel in Tokyo. 5+ years’ experience preferably at Law firm handling corporate & commercial matters is required. Fluent Japanese/...


  • Legal Counsel - Mumbai Global entertainment company is seeking a dynamic legal counsel with strong IP expertise and corporate compliance experience. Bilingual ability and interest in regional...


  • Leading international law firm seeks an Information Systems Coordinator for its expanding Hong Kong office. As a member of the Firm’s national technology team, the Information Systems...


  • Magic circle firm requires a lawyer to become an integral part of their Bangkok office, working in the banking & finance team. Preferred candidates will be UK qualified with asset finance...


  • Elite Finance team offers this fantastic opportunity for an asset finance lawyer to further their exposure in financing and leasing transactions. You will be common law qualified and have...


  • Our client is a top UK firm which boasts of a well established presence in Asia. They are currently looking to hire a capable junior associate with a background in contentious and/or...


  • Consumer and contracts role for a mid level counsel at one of the largest IT companies in the world. You will advise and assist on a mixture of legal and compliance issues for business and sales...


  • Global consulting company is looking to hire a legal analyst in Tokyo. Newly qualified lawyers and other legal professionals with up to 4 years experience in corporate & commercial matters are...


  • Senior IP Counsel - Japan Perfect role for a Japanese Benrishi or foreign qualified patent attorney with bilingual capability looking to join a leading manufacturing company in a no2 role. A...


  • A leading global law firm which is well-known for its friendly and collaborative culture is currently seeking an experienced Billing Specialist to join its Hong Kong office. As Billing...


  • Our client, a Fortune Global 500 company and an industry leader in information technology services has an opening for an intellectual property lawyer in its Asia Pacific legal and compliance team....


  • IP patent specialist sought for leading IT&T company. You will work on matters in both Japanese and English and therefore require fluency in both languages. Either Bengoshi or Benrishi...


  • Great opportunity at one of the world’s fastest growing e-commerce companies. Working within the large legal team, you will handle a large amount of commercial contract work both in Japanese...


  • This magic circle firm seeks a senior corporate lawyer to join its practice in Hong Kong. Solid M&A and some PE experience from a top tier firm and a HK qualification are required. Ideal...


  • Leading international law firm is seeking a Knowledge and Information Officer. You will be responsible for driving and implementing all activities relating to the development and delivery of a...


  • Market leading international practice is seeking a lawyer to join its notable Litigation Group. You will advise high profile international clients in every industry sector on complex and...


  • Global consulting company is looking for a contract attorney in Tokyo for 6 months to 1 year renewable. Minimum 5 years experience handling corporate & commercial matters, and fluent Japanese...


  • A leading global manufacturing company with offices and manufacturing plants across the world is seeking a lawyer to join its Hong Kong office. As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for...


  • Our client, a leading international financial services company, is seeking an experienced Legal Executive/Paralegal to join its Hong Kong office. Job duties: • Assist in reviewing legal...


  • Our client is top-rated for its strong global presence in retail and commercial banking. It is now looking to recruit a banking lawyer to join this highly respected division. You will assist the...


  • Our UK law firm client is seeking junior to mid level associates with arbitration experience from top international law firms. Mandarin and/or Bahasa Indonesian language skills are desirable and a...


  • This leading Indian law firm would like to recruit several Indian qualified corporate M&A lawyers for their Mumbai office. Preferred applicants will have gained experience in India and/or...


  • 1. Legal counsel – Japanese manufacturing Global Japanese manufacturing company is seeking a bilingual legal manager to overseas legal matters internationally. You will handle a large...


  • With rich cultural history and extensive network of offices globally, our client is seeking an experienced Private Banking Compliance Officer to join its operations. This is an excellent...


  • Bengoshi Counsel – Investment Bank. Rare and exciting opportunity at one of the world’s leading investment banks for bilingual Bengoshi with more than 5 years experience. You will be...


  • Global Pharmaceutical company is looking for a legal counsel in Tokyo. You will handle a variety of corporate commercial and compliance matters. Japan legal qualifications and experience in both...


  • International IT/Media company is hiring a commercial & general affairs director for their Tokyo office. Minimum 5+ year’s experience, law degree and high English & Japanese language...


  • Join a growing company and participate in the expansion of the renewable energy industry by bringing our legal skills and work on local and international exciting projects


  • Our client is an Asian-based conglomerate with a broad and diverse array of different businesses covering the Pacific region and China. In accordance with its recent expansion plan, it is now...


  • Legal specialist – Major Bank – Tokyo Ideal role for young bilingual lawyer or paralegal with experience of loans and structured finance, offering the chance to work with a friendly...


  • Premier global aviation and shipping practice seeks capable junior level aviation and shipping disputes lawyers. You will need to be qualified in a common law jurisdiction and have aviation or...


  • This opportunity will see the successful candidate working with a partner who is a superb lawyer. This role would suit a commonwealth qualified lawyer with experience gained on project finance...


  • This is an opportunity for junior Singapore qualified lawyers with at least 2 years PQE to work with a respected UK law firm in Singapore. Experience with corporate M&A transactions is...


  • Global company looking for senior legal counsel to join Kansai office. 5+ years experience in corporate, commercial & IP matters at either in-house or law firm and bar qualifications (Japan or...


  • This firm has established itself as the world’s leading adviser in the financial regulatory rime. Its deep-rooted Regulatory team will provide both terrific training and support to junior...


  • Our client, a leading global financial services company with more than 150 years of history, is inviting a lawyer to join its Hong Kong office. Working in a cohesive, supportive and...


  • Japan global company is looking for a legal specialist for their team in Tokyo. You will have 5+ years experience handling corporate & commercial matters. Law degree and native japanese...


  • A world leader in financial services seeks a lawyer to play a key role in communicating legal and regulatory changes to their investment banking business in the region. You will work closely with...


  • Our client, one of Asia’s largest conglomerates with various businesses spreading geographically across the globe, is looking to recruit an additional lawyer to join their highly respected...


  • Our client, a leading multinational corporation which well recognized as a global market leader in the media sector, is looking for a part time in-house legal counsel to join its Hong Kong office....


  • A globally recognized software company is hiring a counsel on a contract basis with the potential to hire on a permanent basis after 6 months. Strong IT / IP background, with at least 3-4 years...


  • This is a rare and exceptional opportunity for private practice litigators seeking alternative legal careers to combine work life balance with excellent quality work. Our client is a true leader...


  • Our client is a leading international law firm which has received top rankings for its regional financial services practice. It is now seeking to add an Associate to its established and thriving...


  • An experienced corporate finance lawyer is sought by this award winning private equity adviser to be part of its highly talented APAC legal team. As Legal Counsel, your role is to provide legal...


  • A global presence in logistics and warehousing solutions, our client is now hiring a corporate lawyer to bolster its legal presence in the Kuala Lumpur office. You will work with an experienced...


  • Our client, a prestigious institution and global player in the financial sector, is looking to hire a lawyer or an experienced compliance manager for its Hong Kong office. In this role,...


  • Top tier international law firm is seeking a Professional Support Lawyer to join its consistently top-ranked litigation practice. You will work with highly talented lawyers on wide-ranging...


  • Blue chip international financial services institution is seeking a general corporate counsel for a role encompassing outsourcing, data protection and IT. You will ideally have a background in...


  • A leading name in its space, this MNC is looking for a legal manager. The role will encompass a range of legal issues, including the training of junior counsel and contract negotiation, drafting...


  • Prestigious name in the mining space, this MNC is now hiring for a mid-senior level corporate counsel. High level global contract negotiation will be a key component of the job-scope. This role...


  • A well performing team in the APAC financial markets space is on the lookout for a legal counsel. You will have experience with swaps and derivatives; however the scope of the role will extend...


  • A property developer with a major regional portfolio is adding to its team. They seek a corporate real-estate lawyer for the role. This represents a good opportunity to join a solid team and...


  • Our client is a technology player with a new desk for a legal counsel based in Singapore. They seek a corporate generalist for the role. This represents an excellent opportunity for a corporate...


  • A newly created role has become available for a lawyer experienced in dealing with data protection and regulation. You will ensure the Bank complies with all applicable legal and regulatory...


  • An insurance giant, our client has space for a legal counsel dedicated to its consumer product lines. The ideal candidate will have previous insurance experience, though a consumer banking...


  • This household name in the resort space has begun a search for a senior legal counsel. A standalone legal role with paralegal support, this will suit a lawyer with commercial real-estate or...


  • International Oil&Gas player is looking to add to its existing legal team in KL. While ideal candidates will have Oil&Gas experience, corporate generalists are also welcome to apply. Top...


  • With sales operations in Asia and Australia, this client is looking to shore up its legal / compliance function for the region. Not a fresh desk role, systems will be in place for the incumbent to...


  • India Legal Counsel – Growing IT Player This new opening in New Delhi marks the first time this US teach giant hires in India. An exciting chance to join a corporation with expanding...


  • General Counsel position for a leading pharmaceutical company in Tokyo. Joining a growing business, The General Counsel Japan will be responsible for all legal matters in Japan and serves as...


  • Opportunity to join the APAC legal team of a Fortune 500. The client is a leader of Security, storage and systems management solutions. The Associate Corporate Counsel will be responsible for...


  • This client has an excellent global footprint in aviation law. They would now like to extend this to Singapore with the addition of aviation finance lawyers at the senior associate and partner...


  • Top tier international firm seeks an Associate to join the Finance Practice Group in its Shanghai or Beijing Office. You will gain exposure to complex international and cross-border deals and...


  • An excellent opportunity for candidates with a book of business and commercial arbitration experience to join a firm that plans to double their Asian footprint over the next few years. On offer is...


  • Our client acts on some of the most complex and interesting projects being undertaken in Asia. This opportunity would see the successful candidate joining a leading international practice and...


  • Law Firm BD role – Tokyo A great business development and marketing position at one of the world’s largest law firms. Prior experience in Pitching, CRM, event scheduling, research...


  • Our client, an internationally known retailer, is seeking a lawyer to join its regional legal team based in Hong Kong. Reporting to the Asia Head of Legal, you will have exposure to a broad range...


  • SGX-listed company with diverse holdings is now hiring for the role of legal counsel. This represents an excellent opportunity for a lawyer to transition from practice to in-house. Suitable...


  • Work in a tight knit legal team as a part of this household name in manufacturing and innovation. You will support the regional business and advise on the operations in the SEAsian Region. Aside...


  • This UK law firm client has a busy and growing aviation finance practice. Candidates at the junior, mid and senior levels with aviation finance experience from other law firms are encouraged to...


  • Our international law firm client is seeking a capable lawyer to be part of the expansion of its practice in Singapore. The successful candidate will have solid construction experience (ideally...


  • Our magic circle firm client is looking to bring on board a lawyer in their corporate team. You must have public company takeover experience with another top law firm, a commonwealth qualification...


  • This is a rare opportunity with a top UK firm to do funds work. Candidates with strong academics and funds experience will be considered. Candidates with general corporate M&A experience who...


  • Our UK law firm client is in the process setting up its office in Singapore and is seeking an ambitious disputes partner to join its practice. Candidates will require a book of business and...


  • Working with this premier UK firm, you will undertake complex cross-border M&A. To secure the role, you will need to have excellent academics (min 2.1.) and gained your experience working with...


  • A capable Singapore qualified lawyer with strong ECM experience is sought by the top UK firm. Suitable candidates will have good academics (2:1 minimum) and a solid grounding in ECM related work....


  • An outstanding mid-senior level projects lawyer will be given the opportunity to join one of the region’s leading international teams. To secure this role, you will strong non-contentious...


  • This opportunity will see the successful candidate working with a partner who is a superb technical lawyer and a renowned mentor. Acting on a range of project finance documentation, this role...


  • This role will offer a junior to mid-level finance lawyer the change to undertake high-end banking & finance matters. With this international practice, you will work on the financing aspects...


  • This role will offer a junior finance lawyer the opportunity to undertake high-end banking & finance work. With this international practice, you will benefit from excellent training while...


  • A premier UK law firm is seeking a lawyer to be part of the expansion of its practice in Singapore. The successful candidate will ideally have construction disputes experience, but candidates with...


  • A Senior/Partner level Singapore qualified lawyer is sought by this leading international firm. This is an important hire for our client and would offer the successful candidate a superb...


  • Highly esteemed Telecommunication Company is recruiting a lawyer to join their legal team in Hong Kong. You will have exposure to a wide range of corporate finance transactions including...


  • Our client is a global leader in the energy and maritime solutions industry. Reporting directly to the MD, you will step in as a Senior Legal Counsel and work with high level management in what...


  • Premier global aviation practice seeks a capable mid-level aviation disputes lawyer. You will need to be qualified in a common law jurisdiction, have strong academics and aviation and/or aviation...


  • Leading local firm has openings for up to two Singapore-qualified junior associates to join busy corporate and securities team. Candidates with corporate experience in M&A, equity or debt...


  • ENERGY – JUNIOR-MID LEVEL – PERTH A mid-level associate is sought by one of Australia’s leading firms. Based in Perth, this role will see the successful candidate working...


  • International firm seeks a capable lawyer to join their expanding HCMC team. Candidates must be qualified in a common law jurisdiction and have at least 2 years broad practice experience in...


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