Legal Executive / Paralegal

TransUnion · Hong Kong

Team Overview

The Hong Kong Legal Team provides practical, business-focused legal support that enables sustainable growth, manages regulatory risk, and protects the company's interests across Hong Kong and the broader APAC region. The team currently comprises two senior lawyers, including one lawyer supporting both Hong Kong and the Philippines, with additional operational support from a Legal Operations Associate based in the Philippines. Reporting to the Hong Kong Legal Team, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior legal professionals and cross-functional stakeholders, gaining broad exposure to commercial, corporate, compliance, and operational legal matters in a dynamic international environment.

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Role Overview And Core Responsibilities

Role Purpose

The Legal Executive / Paralegal supports the efficient delivery of legal services by managing legal operations, coordinating commercial contracting activities, supporting corporate governance and compliance initiatives, and maintaining effective legal processes. This role helps reduce legal and operational risk, improve business efficiency, and enable internal stakeholders to make informed business decisions while ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Support the review, preparation, execution, and administration of commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), vendor agreements, customer contracts, and related legal documentation to facilitate business operations and growth.
Manage contract lifecycle activities, including document filing, version control, execution tracking, records management, and reporting to improve operational efficiency and legal oversight.
Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare summaries, memos, and supporting materials to assist legal counsel in providing timely advice to business stakeholders.
Coordinate corporate governance and company secretarial matters, including maintaining statutory records, preparing corporate documentation, and supporting regulatory filings where required.
Assist with data privacy, compliance, and regulatory initiatives by organizing documentation, monitoring obligations, and supporting implementation of legal and policy requirements.
Review external-facing communications, marketing materials, and other business content to help ensure alignment with legal, regulatory, and brand requirements.
Maintain and update legal templates, knowledge resources, trackers, policies, and standard procedures to support consistency, efficiency, and risk management across the organization.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including business, product, compliance, finance, human resources, and regional legal teams, to facilitate efficient legal operations and timely resolution of legal matters.
Support the management of external counsel, legal vendors, invoices, and administrative processes to ensure effective utilization of legal resources and budget management.
Assist with special projects, strategic initiatives, and other legal matters as assigned by the legal team.

Required Knowledge And Experiences

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related discipline.
Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience as a Legal Executive, Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or similar legal support professional.
Demonstrated experience supporting commercial contracting and legal document management in either an in-house legal department or law firm environment.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) to effectively support stakeholders across Hong Kong and the region.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and escalating issues when appropriate.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, to support legal documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communications.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience supporting corporate governance, company secretarial, compliance, or regulatory matters.
Familiarity with data privacy and information governance requirements.
Experience working in a multinational corporation, financial services, technology, data, or professional services environment.
Knowledge of contract lifecycle management, legal operations, or legal matter management systems.
Experience coordinating with cross-border stakeholders and regional legal teams.
Familiarity with legal technology tools, document management platforms, and workflow automation solutions.
Ability to analyze legal documents and identify operational or compliance risks.

Why Join Us

Gain broad exposure across commercial, corporate, compliance, data privacy, and legal operations matters.
Partner directly with experienced legal professionals and senior business stakeholders across the APAC region.
Contribute to meaningful business initiatives while helping manage legal and regulatory risk.
Develop a well-rounded legal skillset through cross-functional collaboration and hands-on involvement in a dynamic international business environment.

TransUnion Overview:

At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.

Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

Sr Analyst, Legal

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