Specialist legal and professional recruitment company set up by qualified lawyers with extensive recruitment experience in Hong Kong and across APAC.
The Star Anise Group also offers leadership and training services via: www.salt.com.hk.
As well as flexible outsourcing of legal talent, legal managed services, fractional counsels and temporary business staff via: www.yuzu.com.hk.
Why work with us
🌟 Star Anise Legal: Hong Kong’s Premier Legal & Compliance Talent Partner
At Star Anise, we connect top-tier legal and compliance professionals with leading law firms and corporate legal teams across Hong Kong, Asia, and London. From multinational corporations and financial institutions (banks, VCs, PE firms, asset managers, brokers) to tech innovators, retailers, life sciences, real estate developers, and regulatory bodies — we support organisations of every scale and sector in building world-class legal and compliance functions.
If you're hiring an in-house counsel, compliance officer, or senior business leader, we’ve got you covered.
💼 Why We Exist
We set out to redefine legal recruitment. Founded by former Big Law lawyers, Star Anise was built to deliver a recruitment experience that reflects the calibre and professionalism of the legal industry itself. We challenge outdated norms with a service that’s personal, strategic, and results-driven.
🤝 How We Work
Our consultants are known for their empathy, integrity, and commercial acumen. We listen deeply, act decisively, and build lasting relationships — treating every client and candidate as a unique individual with distinct goals and strengths. With Star Anise, you’re never just a number.
🔄 Flexible Resourcing with Yuzu ASLP
Through our sister company Yuzu, we offer agile staffing solutions, including contract lawyers, locum counsel, and temporary business support professionals — ideal for project-based needs or interim cover.
📚 Professional Development with SALT
Our training arm, SALT (Star Anise Leadership & Training), delivers tailored workshops and coaching for legal and compliance professionals. From technical updates to soft skills development, we help teams and individuals grow with confidence — in-person or online, one-on-one or in groups.
🎯 Our Mission
To provide a holistic, high-impact service that supports the recruitment, resourcing, and development of legal and compliance professionals across Asia.
