Legal Counsel

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• This role will oversee fund subscriptions, co-investments, managed accounts, secondary transactions and direct investments, while partnering closely with investment professionals and external advisers


• Draft, review and negotiate a full range of fund-related documentation such as investment management agreements, side letters, subscription agreements


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  Review and manage legal documentation for direct investment transactions, including SPV structures and fund structuring while partnering closely with the investment team throughout the deal lifecycle
  
  


• Keep track of legal, regulatory and policy developments affecting offshore investment structures and the Hong Kong regulatory landscape


• Oversee external counsel, fund administrators and other external service providers

Requirements:

• Qualified Lawyer with at least 8 years' PQE (HK, US, AUS or UK qualifications) gained in a reputable international/offshore law firm with some in-house experience


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  Experience advising on fund investments, co-investments, SPVs and managed account structures, with broad exposure to fund documentation from both investor and sponsor
  
  


• Excellent communication skills, able to manage deadlines and work closely with senior stakeholders


• Fluency in English and Chinese is required