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Passionate about Legal & Compliance Recruitment

Star Anise is an independent legal and compliance recruitment consultancy based in Hong Kong. With expert knowledge of the legal and compliance jobs markets, we focus on your priorities with a fast, discreet, and professional service, and using a pragmatic and empathetic approach. From the moment you meet one of our expert consultants, you will feel the difference in service levels, attention to detail and market knowledge, empowering you to make decisions and ensure that you are in full control of your hiring or job searching process. Reach out and speak to one of our consultants. 

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What clients and lawyers say about us

Where Star Anise really excel is that they not only carefully and diligently reviewed my experience but also took time to understand my career aspirations – some recruiters manage the former, surprisingly few manage the latter.  Star Anise exhibited a rare combination of excellence in recruitment – identifying a talented and qualified candidate for their “client” position – and proactively and selflessly creating true value beyond the firm’s commercial interest.  Now that is rare indeed. 

Ian Robertson, Senior Director, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)

Star Anise saw my abilities and matched me with a job that I could be challenged in, both professionally and personally.

Karen Cheung, Group Director of Business Development, Tricor Services Global

I was very satisfied with the services of Chris and his team and you can deal with them with the highest of confidence.

Rizuko Soo, RIZUKO SOO & CO
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