Legal Counsel - Private Equity

A leading private equity investment firm is looking to hire a Legal & Compliance Counsel to support its growing business across Hong Kong and Singapore.

This is a broad, hands-on role sitting close to the investment team, covering private equity transactions, fund-related legal matters and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will work directly with senior stakeholders and support matters throughout the investment lifecycle.

• Provide legal support on private equity investments, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, co-investments and portfolio company matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documentation, including SPAs, SHAs, subscription agreements, term sheets, NDAs and other commercial agreements.
• Support fund formation, structuring, fundraising and ongoing fund matters, including LPAs, side letters and subscription documentation.
• Partner closely with investment professionals on due diligence, transaction structuring, execution and exits.
• Support regulatory and compliance matters across Hong Kong and Singapore, including requirements relating to the SFC and MAS.
• Assist with licensing, regulatory filings, AML/KYC, conflicts of interest, personal account dealing and other ongoing compliance matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide practical guidance to the investment and management teams.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel and service providers across relevant jurisdictions.

• Qualified lawyer with relevant experience gained from a private equity firm, asset manager, investment firm or leading law firm.
• Strong background in private equity/M&A, investment funds or financial services regulatory work.
• Experience supporting investment transactions and reviewing or negotiating investment documentation.
• Exposure to Hong Kong and/or Singapore legal and regulatory matters is highly preferred.
• Candidates combining transactional legal experience with fund or compliance exposure will be particularly relevant.
• Commercial, hands-on and comfortable operating independently within a lean investment environment.
• Strong English required; Mandarin and/or Cantonese would be advantageous.