Legal Counsel - Private Equity

Larson Maddox; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking a Legal & Compliance Counsel to support its expanding private equity business across Hong Kong and Singapore. The role is hands-on and sits close to the investment team, covering transactions, fund matters and regulatory compliance throughout the investment lifecycle.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate investment documentation, advise on structuring, provide regulatory guidance with SFC/MAS awareness, and collaborate with senior stakeholders in a lean,

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience from a private equity firm, asset manager, investment firm or leading law firm.
• Strong background in private equity/M&A, investment funds or financial services regulatory work.
• Experience supporting investment transactions and reviewing or negotiating investment documentation.
• Exposure to Hong Kong and/or Singapore legal and regulatory matters preferred.
• Candidates with transactional legal experience plus fund or compliance exposure are highly relevant.
• Commercial, hands-on and comfortable operating independently in a lean investment environment.
• Strong English required; Mandarin and/or Cantonese would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on private equity investments, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, co-investments and portfolio company matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documentation, including SPAs, SHAs, subscription agreements, term sheets, NDAs and other commercial agreements.
• Support fund formation, structuring, fundraising and ongoing fund matters, including LPAs, side letters and subscription documentation.
• Partner closely with investment professionals on due diligence, transaction structuring, execution and exits.
• Support regulatory and compliance matters across Hong Kong and Singapore, including SFC and MAS requirements.
• Assist with licensing, regulatory filings, AML/KYC, conflicts of interest and personal account dealing.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide practical guidance to investment and management teams.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel and service providers across jurisdictions.

Skills

Private equity/M&A

Fund formation

Regulatory compliance

Due diligence

English proficiency

Education

Qualified lawyer (HK)

Job description

A leading private equity investment firm is looking to hire a Legal & Compliance Counsel to support its growing business across Hong Kong and Singapore.

This is a broad, hands-on role sitting close to the investment team, covering private equity transactions, fund-related legal matters and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will work directly with senior stakeholders and support matters throughout the investment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on private equity investments, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, co-investments and portfolio company matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documentation, including SPAs, SHAs, subscription agreements, term sheets, NDAs and other commercial agreements.
• Support fund formation, structuring, fundraising and ongoing fund matters, including LPAs, side letters and subscription documentation.
• Partner closely with investment professionals on due diligence, transaction structuring, execution and exits.
• Support regulatory and compliance matters across Hong Kong and Singapore, including requirements relating to the SFC and MAS.
• Assist with licensing, regulatory filings, AML/KYC, conflicts of interest, personal account dealing and other ongoing compliance matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide practical guidance to the investment and management teams.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel and service providers across relevant jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with relevant experience gained from a private equity firm, asset manager, investment firm or leading law firm.
• Strong background in private equity/M&A, investment funds or financial services regulatory work.
• Experience supporting investment transactions and reviewing or negotiating investment documentation.
• Exposure to Hong Kong and/or Singapore legal and regulatory matters is highly preferred.
• Candidates combining transactional legal experience with fund or compliance exposure will be particularly relevant.
• Commercial, hands-on and comfortable operating independently within a lean investment environment.
• Strong English required; Mandarin and/or Cantonese would be advantageous.