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Welcome to Hughes-Castell

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.

Featured Jobs

Funds Partner (10+ yrs PQE) Hong Kong

Location: Hong Kong
PQE level: 10-15 yrs
Practice Area: Funds Mgmnt/Super

This top tier US firm is looking for a Partner level hire to boost its finance practice in Hong Kong. With a recognized name in the sector, the firm has a blue chip reputation and a roster of some of the most active clients in Hong Kong.

Legal Counsel (6-10 yrs PQE) India

Location: India
PQE level: 6-10 yrs
Practice Area: Corporate

In-house Legal Counsel roles available in Mumbai, Gurgaon, Calcutta and Bangalore for a multinational corporation. Top tier private practice experience required and some in-house experience preferred.

General Counsel, Greater China (15+ yrs PQE) Shanghai

Location: Hong Kong
PQE level: 15 yrs
Practice Area: Compliance

This S&P 500 conglomerate is hiring a senior-level PRC qualified lawyer with management experience to lead its China’s legal team. This Shanghai based role is responsible to ensure compliance applicable laws & regulations and handle risk management for its business operations across China.

Legal Executive (2-5 yrs) Singapore

Location: Singapore
PQE level: 2-5 yrs
Practice Area: Office Support/Company Secretarial

This world’s leading manufacturer is seeking an experienced Legal Executive to provide day-to-day legal and corporate secretarial support based in Singapore.

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.

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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