Job Title: Legal Counsel (AVP) Capital Markets, IPO and M&A (SFC firm)
Location: Central / Western, Hong Kong
A Legal Counsel (AVP) in Capital Markets, IPO, and M&A (SFC firm) is required to join and support a high-performing in-house legal team that provides legal advice and supports our clients brokerage, investment, and asset management products within a Hong Kong-listed financial services and integrated brokerage firm.
The teams responsibilities include handling all aspects of legal matters, advising on capital markets, IPO, and M&A regulatory issues, drafting contracts, liaising with regulators, and assisting with legal risk mitigation and corporate governance. The role requires a foundational knowledge of securities products, relevant regulations, and strong legal and compliance skills.
We are particularly keen to see applicants who are qualified solicitors or lawyers in Hong Kong.
Key Responsibilities:
- Legal and Compliance Advice: Providing guidance on investment, brokerage trading, and regulatory matters related to capital markets, IPO, and M&A to various business units.
- Contract and Documentation: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, such as partnership and client agreements.
- Regulatory Liaison: Communicating with regulatory bodies and assisting with their inquiries and general compliance functions.
- Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating legal risks, developing risk management policies, and working with internal teams on compliance with regulations.
- Product Support: Advising on legal aspects of new product development and ensuring existing products comply with regulations.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Experience: A minimum of three to five years of experience, typically in a legal role at a law firm, bank, or securities regulator.
- Knowledge: Good basic understanding of the HK Listings Rules
- Skills and Languages: Legal expertise, strong Simplified Chinese writing, and Mandarin speaking skills to communicate with all internal stakeholders. Spoken Cantonese is a significant plus, as is fluency in English.
Please send an updated resume in English to our Managing Partner at ec(at)Harbridgepartners(dot)com
Interested in this and other roles? Please send an updated resume in English to CV[@]harbridgepartners[dot]com
Or contact +852 2523 9955 – and ask for Terry Au, Edward Chen, Richard Liu, Cora Pang
Harbridge Partners Limited
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