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Star Anise Limited (Legal and Compliance Recruitment Consultancy)

Star Anise Limited (Legal and Compliance Recruitment Consultancy)

Company Summary

  • Star Anise Limited (Legal and Compliance Recruitment Consultancy) Star Anise Limited (Legal and Compliance Recruitment Consultancy)
  • http://www.staranise.com.hk
  • Staffing and Recruiting
  • 11-25 employees
  • Tsim Sha Tsui

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Star Anise is a specialist legal and compliance recruitment firm like no other. Our focus is on the selection and placement of legal, compliance, and business support candidates at all levels in international law firms, financial services, and commerce and industry across the major financial hubs in Asia as well as in London, England. With every mandate we work on, we are committed to delivering long-lasting, pragmatic results through our developing a deep understanding of individual and organisational goals, as well as working in close partnership with clients and candidates alike.

The functions we focus on include:

LEGAL:
* Law firm lateral partner and team hires
* General Counsels/heads of legal (in-house)
* Qualified lawyers (private practice and in-house)
* Claims Managers for insurers
* Paralegals

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
* Compliance professionals in banks and financial institutions
* AML/KYC, onboarding specialists
* Company secretaries
* Trusts administration and relationship professionals
* Forensic accountants and investigations managers

BACK-OFFICE SUPPORT / SENIOR MANAGEMENT

* COOs, Directors of Administration
* CFOs, FCs
* Human Resources staff (TA, Generalists, C&B)
* BD/marketing
* Legal secretaries
* Administration
* Reception
* IT
* Finance & accounting (general, pricing, strategic)
* Translation

Our two founders are qualified lawyers with over 30 years of legal and recruitment industry experience combined, all of whom are committed to delivering the highest standards in professional recruitment solutions. When matching a candidate with the most suitable opportunities, you can rely on our recruiters as your trusted adviser.

Follow Star Anise Leadership Training ("SALT") page to advance your career and improve your leadership skills: https://www.staranise.com.hk/services/salt.html

Star Anise Limited, Licensed Employment Agency Number: 77910.

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Recruitment Consultant
2.7
7 December 2025
Okay pay, but the bonus structure is tough.
Pros: The base salary for a Recruitment Consultant here in Hong Kong is decent. They cover basic medical, which is a solid plus. You do learn a lot about the legal and compliance recruitment market, which is valuable for your career in this industry.
Cons: The commission structure for legal recruitment roles feels super aggressive. It's tough to hit those big bonus numbers. There's not much in terms of extra benefits, so don't expect things like wellness stipends or extensive professional development outside of sales training.
Advice to Management: Re-evaluate the bonus targets for Recruitment Consultant roles. Make them more achievable, or consider offering different tiers of bonuses. Also, adding some minor benefits could really boost morale and retention, like a gym membership subsidy.
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