Senior Legal Counsel, Asia-Pacific

Job Description:

Employer: DWS Group

Title: Senior Legal Counsel, Asia-Pacific

Location: Hong Kong

Job Code: #LI-ZL1 #L1-03

About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

Read more about DWS and who we are here.

Team / division overview

DWS Legal is a friendly, collegiate and dynamic team responsible for providing legal advice and support to DWS Group. The DWS Legal department is part of the CAO (Chief Administrative Office) division of DWS. The aim of the DWS Legal department, in partnership with the DWS business, is to protect the integrity and reputation of DWS Group, to manage legal risks and to assist DWS in its work as an international fiduciary asset manager. With the initial public offering (IPO) of DWS, the focus of services of the DWS Legal department has expanded continuously from its core asset management legal capabilities. As a full-time in-house lawyer you will work as part of your local team and the global DWS Legal department as a whole together with the business units and management of DWS Group.

Your responsibilities :

As our Senior Legal Counsel, you will:

• Establishment and maintenance of private and public funds
• Advising on local legal and regulatory issues in relation to the structuring and distribution of funds in Asia-Pacific
• Structuring and documentation (including transaction and disclosure documents) of funds
• Leading negotiations with regulators, joint venture partners and investors of the funds
• Identifying and managing legal, regulatory and reputational risks
• Liaising with external counsel on drafting and structuring
• Liaising with other internal infrastructure departments regionally and globally e.g. Compliance, Risk
• Participating in the Global Practice Groups of the Legal Department

We are looking for 

• Law degree from reputable university
• 6-8 PQE, preferably in a common law jurisdiction
• We are looking for a talented lawyer experienced in asset management matters who wishes to take on a varied portfolio across a wide range of legal and regulatory issues
• Work experience in common law jurisdiction(s) of reputable law firm or asset management company/financial institution of international exposure and presence is desirable with extensive experience in the structuring and distribution of private and public fund products and structures and the negotiation of separately managed accounts
• Experience with legal and regulatory issues (including cross border issues) across the Asia-Pacific region
• Good knowledge of international legal and regulatory changes and initiatives (eg QFI, AIFMD, Volcker) is highly advantageous
• Fluency in both English and Chinese (Mandarin), with good drafting and communication skills, is essential

What we’ll offer you:

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS you’ll have access to a range of benefits including, but not limited, to the below:

• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, comprehensive leave policy, personal and volunteer days
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits
• Access to best in class trainings, in role development and career progression opportunities

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and our recruitment team will discuss options with you

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