Job

Our client is a reputable securities firm that provide brokerage and assets management services. They are now looking for a Legal Counsel, around 2-3 years experience with knowledge in assets management. This position reports to the Senior Legal Counsel and the Head of Legal.

Responsibilities

• Support the legal activities of the group’s Asset Management business, and Brokerage business as a plus
• Review all legal contracts/documents (IMA, PPM, DMA, Commission Sharing Agreement, term sheets, documentation templates) of the business units of asset management and brokerage business as the case may be.
• Assist in managing the implementation and enforcement of internal company policies and external laws and regulations (i.e. SFC/ HKEX requirements);
• Manage legal risks arising from the activities and operations undertaken by the Company.
• Review and advice on existing and new laws and regulations.
• Advise business teams on various legal, structural, reputational and other transaction-related issue
• Ensure valid and legally binding legal documents correctly reflecting the rights and obligations intended, and within risk acceptable level and any product documentations is functional from a product perspective.
• Liaise with external counsel if necessary to provide legal advice to business units of Asset Management and Brokerage.
• Any other ad hoc duties as and when necessary assigned by supervisors within Compliance and Legal Department.
• Effective litigation management.

Requirements

• Qualified Hong Kong lawyer with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
• Relevant experience in law firms or inhouse asset management and securities companies
• Experience in working in Chinese financial institutions would be advantageous
• Able to communicate well with colleagues in Mandarin and English
• Experience with unit trusts and ETFs
• Knowledge with Hong Kong and PRC laws and regulations with respect to asset management, e.g. relevant regulatory SFC/ HKEX requirement, Stock Connect, Mutual Recognition of Funds, QDII etc.
• Knowledge on Master Agreements (ISDA/ GMRA/ GMSLA/ CSA) would be advantageous
• Ability to spot legal risk and resolve issues by taking into account commercial consideration
• Ability to deal with ambiguities and resilience to stress.

For interested parties, please send your CV to z.han@hamlynwilliams or call directly on +852 2777 6042 for any inquires.