Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo
The main cities which dominate the Asian legal market are Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo.
All of these cities are attractive in their own right and great options for adventurous lawyers looking to advance their career with great work and enjoy Asian lifestyle and culture.
The top UK and US law firms all have a presence in the Asian region, often in all 3 major hubs. These firms regularly hire UK, Australian and New Zealand based lawyers and the main areas of demand are banking and finance, corporate M&A, construction and Energy & Resources.
Salaries are attractive and often far higher than you could achieve at a top firm in London. With generally favourable tax regimes, lawyers possess strong earnings potential in the Asian market.
Take a look at our latest Salary and Market Guide for Asia.
Please contact us to discuss the Asian legal market and your job search:
Email us at Alex.Gotch@beacon-legal.com.au or call on phone number +61 449 990 768.
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