Description

About the Role

Our client, a global quantitative hedge fund, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their Hong Kong office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and provide strategic legal advice on regulatory matters impacting hedge fund operations across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on fund regulatory compliance and licensing requirements across APAC and global markets.
• Provide legal support on fund structuring, documentation, and ongoing governance.
• Liaise with regulators and external counsel on regulatory filings and inquiries.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to fund operations, including investment management agreements and service provider contracts.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including compliance, operations, and investment teams to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• PQE: 3-10 years, qualified in Hong Kong or a common law jurisdiction.
• Strong experience in fund regulatory matters, ideally with exposure to hedge funds.
• Background in hedge fund secondment or in-house legal counsel is highly advantageous.
• Excellent understanding of SFC regulations and global fund compliance frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment.

Why Join?

• Work with one of the most respected names in the quantitative hedge fund industry.
• Exposure to complex, cross-border regulatory issues and innovative investment strategies.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work culture.