Pioneers in legal recruitment in Asia since 1986, Hughes-Castell offers you innovative recruitment solutions and knowledgeable, thoughtful career guidance.
Since its inception, Hughes-Castell has expanded its operations to provide specialized legal recruitment services in Asia managed and supported by our offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, and Shanghai.
We are known for the quality of advice we deliver both to clients and to candidates and for the long-term success of our placements. Our consultants are multilingual and multicultural, possessing strong roots in Asia, their perspectives help you in both recruitment and retention of staff.
Senior Legal Advisor (5+ yrs PQE) Hong Kong
Location: Hong Kong
PQE level: 5-7 yrs
Practice Area: Funds Mgmnt/Super
Opportunity for a seasoned funds lawyer to join one of Asia’s largest asset management firms. Working closely with its business team, this role will provide legal advice on a range of investment products, manage legal documents and agreements, and liaise with regulators and service providers.
Legal Translator ( 5+ yrs) Shanghai
Location: China
PQE level: 5-7 yrs
Practice Area: Office Support/Company Secretarial
A leading international law firm now seeks an experienced Legal Translator to join its Shanghai office. You will be responsible for translating a broad range of legal documentation and updating its marketing materials on a regular basis.
Legal Counsel (3+ yrs PQE) Beijing
Location: China
PQE level: 3-5 yrs
Practice Area: Commercial
This multinational company seeks a Legal Counsel to be based in their office in Beijing. You will be responsible for providing a wide range of legal support on commercial contract, employment, IP and other general corporate matters.
Senior Legal Counsel (10+ yrs PQE) Beijing
Location: China
PQE level: 10-12 yrs
Practice Area: Commercial
One of the world’s leading internet companies is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel with strong transactional and/or technology licensing/contracts experience to support its growing business in China.
Patent Attorneys (2-6 yrs PQE) Singapore
Location: Singapore
PQE level: 2-6 yrs
Practice Area: Intellectual Property
Multiple positions are available for PRC qualified Patent Attorney with a Mechanical & Chemical background at this highly-regarded regional firm based in Singapore.
Head of IP ( 12+ yrs PQE) Shanghai/Hangzhou
Location: China
PQE level: 12-15 yrs
Practice Area: Intellectual Property
This Chinese e-commerce giant is seeking a commercially-minded Patent lawyer with a first degree in computer science, electrical engineering or other technology discipline, to head up its patent and IP team based in the Shanghai area. The role will be responsible for leading the team to oversee all key technology licensing and transactions.
There are plenty of legal recruiters in Greater China and Singapore, but Doreen is in a class by herself. She differentiates herself from other service providers by the fact that merely finding a ‘head’ is not good enough. Brains are plenty in this field, but finding the right chemistry for that package of heart, mind and soul to flourish and prosper in the most appropriate environment is where Doreen excels. She is able to understand the legal and commercial needs of a client and finds the best match in her extensive pool of legal talent
- VP Legal, Famous fashion-brand
I have known Doreen for many years since I was a solicitor in Hong Kong. She has been very helpful to me when it comes to career counseling and I have found her to be trustworthy and reliable. I know many of her clients who also recommend her services. She is known to be consistent and works well with her colleagues and clients. I would and have recommended her services to others
- Doreen's client