Hera Lee
About Hera Lee
Hera Lee is an experienced legal professional currently serving as an Associate at Linklaters in Hong Kong. She has held various senior roles in prominent law firms and financial institutions, including CLSA and King & Wood Mallesons, over her extensive career in the legal field.
Current Role at Linklaters
Hera Lee has been serving as an Associate at Linklaters since 2007. With 17 years of experience in this role, she operates in Hong Kong, contributing to the firm's legal services. Her responsibilities include providing legal advice and support on various matters, leveraging her extensive background in law.
Experience at CLSA
Hera Lee currently holds two positions at CLSA. She has been the Senior Legal Counsel and Managing Director since 2021, focusing on legal and compliance matters. Additionally, she serves as the Head of Legal & Compliance for Private Equity, Asset Management, and Fund Administration. Her tenure at CLSA reflects her expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks in the financial sector.
Previous Positions at King & Wood Mallesons
Hera Lee worked at King & Wood Mallesons from 2012 to 2016 as a Senior Associate and later as Counsel from 2016 to 2018. During her time there, she gained significant experience in corporate law and contributed to various legal projects in Hong Kong.
Educational Background
Hera Lee has a comprehensive educational background in law. She earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UNSW from 1995 to 1999. She then completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) at The University of Hong Kong from 1999 to 2000, followed by a Master of Law (LLM) from the same institution from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, she obtained a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia from 2000 to 2001.
Career at State Street
Before her current roles, Hera Lee served as Vice President & Counsel at State Street from 2008 to 2012. During her four years there, she was involved in legal advisory roles, focusing on compliance and regulatory matters within the financial services industry in Hong Kong.