- 7+ PQE, qualified lawyer of PRC
- Investment and trust work
About Our Client Our client, a Chinese single-family office, is seeking an experienced Legal Manager to support the family's global investments and wealth planning structures. The ideal candidate will be a PRC-qualified lawyer with strong cross-border transactional experience and familiarity with private wealth and trust matters. This role involves close collaboration with family principals, investment teams, and external advisors, requiring a high level of integrity, independence, and discretion.
Job Description - Provide legal support for the family's overseas investment activities, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, fund investments, and strategic acquisitions.
- Review, draft, and negotiate transaction agreements and support the execution of cross-border deals.
- Conduct or manage legal due diligence and coordinate with international counsel.
- Monitor PRC and international regulatory developments related to outbound investment.
- Advise on family trust structures, wealth transfer, and long-term succession arrangements.
- Coordinate with trust companies, fiduciary service providers, and tax advisors across jurisdictions.
- Review trust deeds, letters of wishes, and corporate documentation relating to the family's holding structures.
- Support compliance with PRC and overseas legal requirements for family investment entities and holding vehicles.
- Assist with internal policies and risk management processes.
- Oversee or support corporate governance and secretarial matters for domestic and offshore entities.
- Prepare, review, and negotiate diverse commercial agreements.
- Provide legal advice on ad hoc matters related to business operations and family affairs.
- Manage relationships with external legal advisors and ensure cost-effective support.
The Successful Applicant - PRC-qualified lawyer with 7+ PQE from a reputable PRC or international law firm.
- Strong background in cross-border investments, M&A, funds, or related transactional practices.
- Experience or familiarity with family trust, wealth planning, or private client work is preferred.
- Strong understanding of PRC regulatory regimes affecting outbound investment and asset management.
- Excellent command of Mandarin and English.
- Mature, discreet, and able to work independently in a confidential environment.
- Experience in a family office, investment firm, or multinational is a plus.
What's on Offer - Stable and growing platform