Legal Counsel - State-owned Fund House (SFC Licensed)

HANSEL INTERNATIONAL Executive Search Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HANSEL INTERNATIONAL Executive Search Limited is seeking a Legal Counsel for a state-owned fund house (SFC licensed) in Hong Kong. The role assists the department head, provides legal advice on listing rules, private equity fund matters, investments, and M&A, including clause negotiation, document review, proxy statements, and advisory work.

The ideal candidate has a HK legal practicing qualification with at least 4 years PQE, thorough knowledge of listing rules and private equity regulations,

Qualifications

• HK law practicing qualifications is a MUST
• PQE 4+ years
• Solid knowledge of listing rules; familiarity with private equity investment, financing, and M&A

Responsibilities

• Assist the department head in handling legal matters.
• Provide legal advice on listing rules, private equity fund matters, investments and M&A transactions, including clause/terms negotiation, document review, proxy statement drafting, and related project advisory work.
• Handle potential dispute resolution matters, including settlement of client complaints and negotiations with counterparties.
• Perform other temporary/ad hoc assignments.

Skills

Chinese & English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Job description

Legal Counsel - State-owned Fund House (SFC Licensed)

Assist the department head in handling legal matters

Provide legal advice, with a particular focus on listing rules, private equity fund matters, investment and M&A transactions, including clause/terms negotiation, document review, proxy statement drafting, and related project advisory work

Handle potential dispute resolution matters, including settlement of client complaints, negotiations with counterparties

Perform other temporary/ad hoc assignments

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above

PQE 4 years+; Hong Kong lawyer practicing qualifications is a MUST

Solid legal knowledge and experience; familiar with the listing rules; familiar with the regulations governing private equity investment, financing, and M&A transactions

Able to work independently, with strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills

Fluent in Chinese and English (including fluent Mandarin) in listening, speaking, reading, and writing