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Hong Kong

Senior Legal Counsel – Asset Management

Our client is a well-established and renowned asset manager currently looking for a Senior Legal Counsel. They offer excellent work life balance and a competitive remuneration package for the right candidate.

Please contact Venus Ip or email your cv directly in word format with job reference number JO0000006818 to hkcareers@theedgepartnership.com.

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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Key responsibilities

  • Reporting into the General Counsel as part of a legal team of 5.
  • Responsible for advising the group on legal matters related to the investment management business.
  • Draft, review and negotiate various documentations/terms sheet for new and existing fund offerings, including SFC authorized funds, ETF, private funds, mutual funds, alternative investment funds, etc.
  • Support in handling other legal documentations including distribution agreements, shareholder agreements, SPAs, and other general corporate commercial agreements, etc.
  • Advise on regulatory related matters for the investment management business.

Role requirements

  • Around 6 PQE+ from a common law jurisdiction from a reputable international law firm.
  • In-house legal experience from investment management space is highly preferred but not a must.
  • Strong drafting and communication skills with strong business acumen.
  • Keen attention to detail and ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
  • Proficiency in written/spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese) is a must.