Company Secretary - Private Equity

International Private Equity Firm
Location: Hong Kong
Reports to: General Counsel (GC)

An international private equity firm is seeking a high-calibre Company Secretary to join its Hong Kong office. This role will support the General Counsel on a broad range of corporate governance, statutory compliance, and entity management matters across the firm's regional and global portfolio. The position offers exposure to cross-border transactions and a dynamic, fast-paced investment environment.

The firm welcomes candidates coming from private equity or asset management firms, law firms, or large multinational conglomerates with strong company secretarial and compliance experience.

• Manage statutory filings and corporate records for the firm's Hong Kong entity and regional investment entities.
• Organise and prepare board meetings, resolutions, agendas, minutes, and annual returns.
• Maintain accurate corporate registers and ensure compliance with Companies Ordinance requirements.
• Support corporate structuring, restructuring, and group entity changes.

• Prepare and file regulatory submissions with SFC, Registry, and other relevant authorities.
• Assist the GC with compliance monitoring, internal policies, KYC/AML documentation, and risk controls.
• Coordinate with external counsel on regulatory filings, ad hoc legal matters, and transactions.

• Act as a key liaison between management, external advisors, auditors, and regulators.
• Partner with deal teams and finance teams on entity lifecycle events, from formation to dissolution.

• Maintain corporate documentation in accordance with internal policies and international best practices.
• Support the GC on ad hoc legal, secretarial, and administrative matters as required.

• Degree holder in Law, Corporate Governance, Business, or a related discipline.
• HKICS/ICSA qualification preferred.
• 5-10 years' relevant experience from PE/asset management, law firm, or multinational conglomerate.
• Solid understanding of Hong Kong company law and regulatory requirements; regional exposure a plus.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactive, mature, and able to work independently in a lean team environment.

• Opportunity to work directly with the General Counsel and senior leadership.
• High visibility role within a top-tier global investment platform.
• Exposure to regional and international corporate governance matters.
• Attractive compensation and career development path.