Legal Consultant - Asset Management / Securities

Axiom; Hong Kong; Híbrido; HKD 600.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

Axiom in Hong Kong seeks a Legal Consultant to support asset management, securities, and wealth management activities for financial institution clients. You will draft, review and negotiate key documents including fund constitutive documents and trading agreements, and ensure client materials comply with applicable laws.

Responsibilities also include monitoring regulatory developments, updating policies and delivering training.

Formación

• 1–4 years of post‑qualification experience, in securities, funds, or asset management law.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills in English and Chinese, Mandarin preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal support on asset management, securities brokerage and wealth management activities regionally.
• Draft, review and negotiate key documents, including fund constitutive documents, investment management and distribution agreements, and brokerage/trading agreements (e.g., ISDA, futures, options).
• Review client-facing and marketing materials for funds, portfolios and wealth management products for compliance with applicable laws.
• Monitor regulatory developments, update internal policies/templates and deliver training on securities and asset management legal issues.

Descripción del empleo

We are currently seeking a Legal Consultant - Asset Management / Securities to join our team and support our financial insitution clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on asset management, securities brokerage, and wealth management activities across region
• Draft, review, and negotiate key documentation, including fund constitutive documents, investment management and distribution agreements, and brokerage/trading agreements (e.g., ISDA, futures, and options).
• Review client‑facing and marketing materials for funds, portfolios, and wealth management products, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor regulatory developments, update internal policies/templates, and deliver training to business and support teams on securities and asset management legal issues.

Requirements (3 bullets)

• 1-4 years of post‑qualification experience, expeirenced in securities, funds, or asset management law at a reputable law firm or financial institution.
• Excellent contract drafting and communication skills in English and Chinese, ideally including Mandarin proficiency

Compensation, Benefits & Working Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, CPF/MPF contributions and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom's legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

World-class clients

World-class clients - our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with leading companies, including F100 organizations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.

Flexibility

Flexibility- we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility - in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time - we present you with opportunities that help you reach these goals.

A dedicated talent team

A dedicated talent team - we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional. You will be assigned a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us [e-mail] and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available here. Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.