An exceptional career opportunity awaits in Hong Kong as Legal Counsel with a premier alternatives asset manager, specializing in investment fund distribution and services. This role is integral to the organization, enabling effective legal frameworks and compliance strategies that underpin our dynamic, client-focused operations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting business strategies through proactive legal guidance and support in a fast-paced, innovative financial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice on fund structuring, governance, and regulatory compliance, including but not limited to the development and modification of fund terms to align with market trends and regulatory changes.
- Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts, ensuring they meet internal standards and legal requirements, covering various aspects such as service agreements, partnership agreements, and vendor contracts.
- Liaise effectively with sales and marketing teams to align legal strategies with business objectives, ensuring that all promotional and sales strategies adhere to legal and regulatory standards without compromising on agility or market responsiveness.
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel to maintain high-quality legal support and cost efficiency, overseeing the selection process and ensuring that all engagements are aligned with the company's strategic goals and budgetary constraints.
Required Skills:
- Fund Structuring: Expertise in designing the frameworks for investment funds in accordance with current laws and regulations, ensuring optimal structure for tax implications and investor protection.
- Governance Oversight: Ability to oversee governance processes that comply with legal standards, including the implementation of robust controls and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Regulatory Compliance: Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to investment funds, with a keen ability to navigate and advise on the complexities of financial regulations across different jurisdictions.
- Contract Negotiation: Strong skills in negotiating terms and drafting contracts that protect organizational interests while being fair and compliant, ensuring clarity, precision, and enforceability of legal documents.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working alongside sales and marketing teams to integrate legal insights into business practices, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances compliance and supports business objectives.
