Legal Manager - IPO

Randstad Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley in Hong Kong seeks a high-calibre Legal Manager to advance its corporate and capital markets practice. You will execute complex IPOs and capital markets transactions across HK and US markets, coordinating cross-border deals with diligence, disclosure, and regulatory considerations.

The role offers exposure to leading issuers, investment banks, and global clients, with a focus on governance, best-in-class drafting, and strategic business development within a premier international firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE specializing in corporate finance or capital markets (IPO).
• Qualified and admitted to practice law in HK or the US.
• Demonstrated experience handling HK or US IPOs with a top firm or corporate team.
• Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) and English for bilingual docs.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction docs, offering circulars, and prospectuses for IPOs and capital markets.
• Coordinate cross-border corporate transactions; ensure HKEX and US securities rule compliance.
• Coordinate due diligence, verify disclosures, liaise with regulators and advisors.
• Provide governance and legal advice to global clients through deal lifecycle.
• Support senior fee earners and partners in project management and client development.

Skills

2+ years PQE in corporate finance/cap+

HK/US admission to practice law

IPO experience

Bilingual (CN/EN) communication

Education

Post Graduate Diploma

Job description

Are you an experienced corporate legal professional looking to advance your career with a premier global law firm? Cooley is seeking a high-calibre Legal Manager to join its dynamic Hong Kong office. You will play a key role in executing complex capital markets and IPO transactions across Hong Kong and US markets.

about the company.

Cooley is a leading international law firm renowned for advising innovative companies, financial institutions, and market disruptors globally. The firm provides a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where legal talent thrives on high-profile, cutting-edge corporate and capital markets transactions across Asia and beyond.

about the team.

You will join a highly regarded Capital Markets and Corporate practice group comprising top-tier legal practitioners in Hong Kong. The team works closely with international corporate clients, issuers, and investment banks on marquee IPO transactions, offering a supportive atmosphere that values professional growth, team collaboration, and technical excellence.

about the job.

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documentation, offering circulars, and prospectuses for initial public offerings (IPOs) and capital markets transactions.

• Manage cross-border corporate transactions, ensuring compliance with Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) listing rules and US securities regulations.

• Coordinate due diligence exercises, verify prospectus disclosures, and liaise with external regulatory bodies and advisors.

• Provide sound corporate governance and legal advice to global corporate clients throughout the transaction lifecycle.

• Support senior fee earners and partners in project management, client relationship management, and strategic business development initiatives.

skills & experience required.

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) specializing in corporate finance or capital markets (IPO) transactions.

• Qualified and admitted to practice law in either Hong Kong or the United States (US).

• Demonstrated experience handling Hong Kong or US IPOs within a reputable international law firm or leading corporate legal team.

• Fluency in written and spoken Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) and English is required to liaise with regional corporate clients and review bilingual legal documentation.

• Strong analytical, drafting, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage complex transactions under tight deadlines.

skills

IPO

qualifications

HK or US admitted. HK or US IPO experience.

education

Post Graduate Diploma