Funds, Corporate & Regulatory Associate

Shirley Choi & Co.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Choi & Co. in Hong Kong seeks an Associate to join our boutique practice focusing on investment funds, corporate and commercial work.

You will work hands-on across funds, regulatory matters, and commercial litigation, with exposure to senior guidance from the Principal and external counsels. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, solid English communication, and the willingness to learn across areas of practice; additional appeal for appeal

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years' relevant experience in a law firm, ideally with exposure to investment funds, corporate/commercial
• Strong sense of responsibility, professional integrity and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Able to work independently while also collaborating effectively with lawyers, counsel and other professionals
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• A genuine willingness to learn and develop across different areas of practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, practical and solutions-oriented approach to work
• Willing to work additional hours when reasonably required by client matters or deadlines
• Experience in handling appeal in commercial litigation is a plus, but not essential

Responsibilities

• Assist with establishment and ongoing operation of Hong Kong, Cayman Islands and BVI investment funds and corporate structures.
• Prepare and review fund and corporate documentation, including private placement memoranda, subscription and redemption documents, investment management agreements, board resolutions and other transaction documents.
• Assist with AML, KYC, beneficial ownership, AEOI and CRS compliance matters and related regulatory filings.
• Support the ongoing regulatory and corporate compliance of investment funds, including changes of directors, shareholders, auditors, investment managers and registered offices.
• Assist with acquisitions, corporate transactions and share transfers, including conducting legal due diligence on target companies.
• Conduct legal research and assist with advice on corporate, funds and regulatory matters.
• Assist with the preparation of legal and regulatory advice for fund managers and other regulated financial services clients.
• Conduct research on relevant SFC regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Assist with regulatory and compliance matters as required.
• Prepare briefs to counsels, court documents and correspondence, review and comment submissions, assist with appeal bundles and hearing preparation, conduct legal and factual research in connection with the appeal.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Job description

Shirley Choi & Co. in Hong Kong seeks an Associate to join our boutique practice focusing on investment funds, corporate and commercial work.

You will work hands-on across funds, regulatory matters, and commercial litigation, with exposure to senior guidance from the Principal and external counsels. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, solid English communication, and the willingness to learn across areas of practice; additional appeal for appeal