Legal Assistant

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group) in Hong Kong seeks a capable Legal Assistant to support investment activities and private fund operations. You will assist in due diligence, document review, fund formation, and regulatory compliance, coordinating with internal teams and external counsel while maintaining precise records.

You will work under a fast-paced financial environment, handling multiple tasks with attention to detail and strong English and Chinese communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law or related discipline; legal qualification (or pursuing) is an advantage.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in legal support roles, preferably in asset management, private equity, fund management, or corporate law firms with exposure to investment transactions and funds.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for investment activities, including pre-investment due diligence, contract review, and deal structuring; post-investment monitoring and amendments.
• Assist in full lifecycle of private fund launches and management, including formation, offering documents, subscription agreements, and ongoing administration.
• Review, draft, and organize term sheets, investment agreements, side letters, fund documents, and related ancillary agreements.
• Conduct legal research and support compliance with laws and regulations relevant to asset management and private funds in Hong Kong.

Skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Chinese language proficiency

Legal support experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Legal qualification (in progress)

Tools

MS Office

Document management systems

Job description

I am helping our client, a Top- Tier PRC Asset Management Firm, to look for a Legal Assistant to join them.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for investment activities, covering both pre-investment (due diligence, transaction documentation review, deal structuring) and post-investment stages (ongoing monitoring, amendment agreements, and exit-related matters)
• Assist in the full lifecycle of private fund launches and management, including fund formation, structuring, offering documents, subscription agreements, and ongoing fund administration
• Review, draft, and organise legal documents such as term sheets, investment agreements, side letters, fund constitutional documents, and related ancillary agreements
• Conduct legal research and support compliance with applicable laws and regulations relevant to asset management and private funds in Hong Kong and relevant jurisdictions
• Coordinate with internal teams (Investment, Compliance, Operations, Risk) and external counsel on legal matters throughout the investment and fund lifecycle
• Maintain accurate legal records, track key dates (e.g., deadlines, renewals, reporting obligations), and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding legal items
• Support the preparation of board/investment committee materials and other internal reporting as required
• Handle ad-hoc legal and administrative tasks to support the legal and investment functions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law or a related discipline; legal qualification (or currently pursuing) is an advantage
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in legal support roles, preferably within asset management, private equity, fund management, or corporate law firms with exposure to investment transactions and funds
• Solid understanding of investment documentation and private fund structures
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systemsli>
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese); ability to review Chinese legal documents is highly preferred
• Proactive, team-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced financial environment