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Senior Legal Counsel – International Asset Manager

Our client is a well-established and renowned global asset manager currently looking for a Senior Legal Counsel. The incumbent will be reporting into the APAC General Counsel as part of a legal sub team of 8. They offer excellent work life balance and a competitive remuneration package for the right candidate.

Please contact Venus Ip at +852 6380 0256 or email your cv directly in word format with job reference number JO0000008384 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

  • Advise the group on legal matters related to the investment management business for the Greater China region.
  • Advise on the institutional investment/distribution businesses.
  • Advise on various Connect schemes / qualified institutional investor schemes.
  • Support in handling other legal documentations including distribution agreements, shareholder agreements, ISDA documents, data privacy and other general corporate commercial agreements, etc.
  • Advise on regulatory related matters for the investment management business.

Role requirements

  • Around 10 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.
  • Solid regulatory experience advising on asset management legal matters with SFC, MAS, MPFA.
  • Keen attention to detail and ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
  • Proficiency in written/spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) is a must.