Legal Counsel - PE / Fund

Michael Page (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 900 000 - 1 500 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

In-house exposure

Regional deal exposure

Resumo da oferta

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited invites a qualified Legal Counsel to join their dynamic investment platform. You will provide legal support across units, handle contracts, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in the financial services sector.

With 3+ years in PE/Fund formation, you will navigate cross-border transactions and liaise with regulators and external counsel. Fluent English and Chinese are essential to collaborate with internal stakeholders and drive

Qualificações

• A law degree and Hong Kong practice qualification.
• Over 3 years of legal support experience in PE / Fund formation.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (spoken and written).

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal advice and support across business units.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Manage legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support regulatory filings and liaise with authorities.
• Assist in dispute resolution and supervise external counsel.
• Stay updated on changes in laws relevant to financial services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align legal strategy with business goals.

Conhecimentos

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

English & Chinese communication

Formação académica

Law degree & HK practice

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Join a dynamic investment platform with strong exposure to PE/Fund investments
• Working directly on complex cross-border deals

About Our Client

A leading financial services organisation based in Hong Kong.

Job Description

As a Legal Counsel, your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal advice and support across various business units within the organisation.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal documents.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Managing legal risks and providing solutions to mitigate potential issues.
• Supporting regulatory filings and liaising with regulatory authorities when required.
• Assisting in dispute resolution and managing external counsel where necessary.
• Keeping up-to-date with changes in laws and regulations relevant to the financial services industry.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to align legal strategies with business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• A degree in law and qualified to practice in Hong Kong or another common law jurisdiction.
• Over 3 years of experience in providing legal support in PE / Fund formation.
• Strong knowledge of legal principles and regulatory requirements in financial services.
• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate legal documents effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to liaise with stakeholders.
• Fluent in English and Chinese both spoken and written

What's on Offer

• Accelerate your career with broad in-house legal and transaction management responsibilities in a leading private equity environment.
• Gain regional deal exposure while collaborating with investment teams, external counsel, and executive decision-makers.