Christie's Paralegal

About Christie's

Founded in London in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s is a leading international auction house whose heritage spans fine art, decorative arts, jewellery and exceptional collectibles. Through auctions, private sales and digital platforms, it connects collectors with remarkable objects and the expertise that brings their histories to life. As an employer, Christie’s offers career paths across specialist departments, client services, marketing, technology and operations within a global, culturally rich environment. Its work calls for intellectual curiosity, discretion and meticulous attention to detail, appealing to professionals who value scholarship, commercial acumen and the exacting standards of the international art and luxury markets.

Christie's is hiring a Paralegal for its Asia Pacific Legal team in Hong Kong, reporting to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, APAC. The role covers legal research, commercial drafting, copyright and intellectual property support, liaison, translations, and template management; it is a 3–4-month contract.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on art law, art finance, general commercial matters, and compliance topics, including data privacy, anti-money laundering, sanctions, and labour law.
• Draft non-disclosure agreements, debtor demand letters, and other commercial contracts using global templates.
• Support copyright clearance and related intellectual property matters, including addressing online infringement.
• Liaise with artist representative associations and colleagues in relevant departments.
• Assist with translations and template management.

Qualifications

• Be a final- or penultimate-year student, or a graduate, of an LLB or another LLB dual-degree programme.
• Prior experience in an in-house legal team, barristers’ chambers, or a law firm is preferred.
• Demonstrate diligence, reliability, high integrity, and a strong commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality.
• Be a team player with the ability to work independently.
• Be highly flexible and adaptable to rapid changes in the working environment.
• Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Be detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Have excellent spoken and written English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Skills

Education

Final- or penultimate-year student, or graduate, of an LLB or another LLB dual-degree programme.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from HKD 20,000 to HKD 22,000 per month.

Culture

Christie’s workplace culture centres on specialist expertise, intellectual curiosity and a shared appreciation for art and exceptional objects, with discretion and attentive client service shaping its professional environment. Its international auction business brings together specialists and colleagues across disciplines, combining a distinguished heritage with an evolving approach to digital engagement and the global art market.

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