Legal Counsel (Asset Management)

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Handling asset management matters, including but not limited to fund formation as well as post-formation maintenance for a range of asset management products (including SFC authorized funds, ETFs, hedge funds, FoF funds, QDII and RQFII investment related matters etc)
• Handling discretionary management account related matters and negotiation of IMAs
• Providing legal advice and daily support to the asset management business units within CICC
• Providing support to Senior Legal Counsel and handling other assignments designated by Senior Legal Counsel from time to time

Skills and Abilities

• At least three years of post-qualification experience expected, preferably gained from international law firms, asset management firms or investment banks
• Solid legal knowledge and experience in handling asset management related matters
• Good drafting and communication skills
• Strong sense of responsibility, diligence, integrity and professional ethics
• Fluent in written and spoken English & Chinese
• Good team player

Qualifications

• Law degree from a recognized law school
• Qualified in UK, Hong Kong, US, Singapore or other common law jurisdictions

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as the comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.