Description

Our client is a well-established private equity platform with a strong investment presence across Asia. They are seeking a Legal Manager to join their in-house legal team and work closely with the General Counsel on a broad range of legal, fund-related, transactional, and regulatory matters.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a legal professional looking to gain broad exposure across fund management, investments, portfolio management, and corporate legal matters within a fast-paced private equity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day legal support to the private equity business and internal stakeholders
• Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on a variety of legal and commercial agreements
• Assisting with fund-related legal matters, including fund formation documentation, subscription agreements, side letters, investor-related documents, and ongoing fund maintenance matters
• Supporting investment transactions, acquisitions, divestments, and strategic investments from a legal perspective
• Coordinating legal due diligence exercises and managing transaction documentation
• Handling regulatory enquiries and liaising with external regulators, advisors, and service providers where required
• Advising business teams on legal, contractual, and regulatory risks associated with investment activities and business operations
• Managing relationships with external counsel and overseeing external legal workstreams
• Supporting corporate governance matters across fund vehicles and related entities
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments impacting the private equity and asset management industry
• Assisting with special projects and strategic initiatives as required by the General Counsel and senior management

Requirements

• Approximately 5-7 years of relevant legal experience
• Candidates currently working:
  • In-house within a private equity, asset management, hedge fund, or broader fund management platform, or
  • Private practice lawyers or legal managers with a strong investment funds background, including experience advising on fund formation, fund structuring, fund documentation, and related transactional matters
• For qualified lawyers, 2-3 years PQE and above will be considered
• Strong exposure to investment funds and fund documentation is preferred
• Experience supporting transactions, investments, and corporate legal matters is highly advantageous
• Prior exposure to regulatory matters and interactions with financial regulators would be beneficial
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Able to operate independently while working effectively within a lean legal team
• Legal qualification is preferred but not mandatory
• Candidates with a PRC legal qualification are also encouraged to apply
• Strong English communication skills required; Chinese language capabilities would be advantageous