Legal Counsel

AXA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is seeking an experienced in-house lawyer to manage investment documentation and provide essential product and regulatory legal support across HK and Macau. The role involves drafting and negotiating IMAs and fund documents, advising on product life-cycle matters, and coordinating with Compliance on regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years post-qualification experience from leading law firms, strong Chinese language skills, and excellent analytical

Qualifications

• Chinese language skills are essential.
• Knowledge of insurance regulatory requirements is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Team player with pragmatic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Investment Documentation: draft, review, and negotiate IMAs, custody agreements, fund documents.
• Provide Products Legal advice across HK and Macau throughout the product life-cycle (development, revamps, policies, riders, brochures, campaigns).
• Offer Product-related Legal advice on reinsurance, TPAs, medical services, and related agreements.
• Provide Non-product/general legal advice on contracts, initiatives and projects to mitigate legal risks and support corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with Compliance to ensure regulatory adherence across all lines of business.

Skills

Chinese language skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Investment Documentation: draft, review, and negotiate investment management agreements (IMAs), custody agreements, fund subscription documents, private equity/debt documents.
• Products Legal advice: advise on legal issues and regulatory requirements for Hong Kong and Macau relating to all lines of business in addition to working with the business throughout the product life-cycle (i.e. development of new products and revamps, formation/review of policies, riders, brochures, marketing materials and seasonal campaigns (via traditional and digital channels) and other customer facing communications).
• Product-related Legal advice: advise and guide the business on all product-related matters to find appropriate solutions whilst ensuring compliance with laws and regulations; areas include reinsurance agreements, TPA agreements, medical service related projects, co-operation agreements, complaints and claims enquiries.
• Non-product / general legal advice: provide legal advice and support on all contracts, business initiatives and projects and any other matters that could pose reputational, legal or regulatory risks to AXA Hong Kong, including:a) provide legal advice and support to the business and other departments on projects and general legal topics affecting the company; andb) advise on legal aspects of business initiatives, general matters and other ad hoc matters, including drafting and review of relevant documentation to eliminate or reduce legal risks, achieve corporate objectives and to facilitate implementation of corporate plans.
• Regulatory advice: work closely and in collaboration with Compliance team on matters/projects/products/ involving all lines of business (particularly Investments and High Net Worth) and to ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, internal compliance policies, as well as Group policies.

Qualifications:

• At least 5-8 years post-qualification experience from leading law firms with commercial or financial exposure
• Knowledge of the insurance regulatory requirements and experience in investment related agreements and product documents of life, health and/or employee benefit products are advantageous; knowledge of non-life products is a plus
• Chinese language skills are essential
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Team player and ability to prioritize, adaptable and pragmatic

About AXA Hong Kong and Macau

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with presence in 52 markets and serving 92 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters.

As one of the most diversified insurers in Hong Kong, we offer integrated solutions across Life, Health and General Insurance. We are the largest General Insurance provider and a major Health and Employee Benefits provider. Our aim is to not only be the insurer to provide comprehensive protection to our customers, but also a holistic partner to the individuals, businesses and community we serve. At the core of our service commitment is continuous product & service innovation and customer experience enrichment, which is achieved through actively listening to our customers’ needs and leveraging and investing in technology and digital transformation.

We embrace our responsibility to be a driving force against climate change and a force for good to create shared value for our community. We are proud to be the first to address the importance of mental health through different products and services and thought leading iconic research. Our overall Sustainability Strategy, with emphasis on climate strategy and biodiversity commitment, is developed based on TCFD recommendations. We are committed to integrating environmental, social and governance factors across our business and strive to contribute to a sustainable future through 3 distinct roles - as an investor, an insurer and an exemplary company.

AXA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to promoting Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and where individual differences are valued. We welcome and treasure diverse profiles to join our big family, and to build an inclusive culture together which allows everyone to maximise their personal potential.

Our people strategies are designed to enhance employee well-being and professional growth, ultimately empowering them to excel within the company.