Legal Manager - Asset Manager

Key responsibilities:

• Partner with front, middle, and back office teams to provide legal and compliance advice, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting business objectives
• Lead legal research and compliance assessments, delivering practical solutions that mitigate risk and enable informed decision-making
• Own the drafting, review, negotiation, and management of commercial agreements, protecting the organisation's legal and commercial interests
• Collaborate with group legal, compliance, and external counsel on cross-border matters, regulatory requirements, and strategic initiatives
• Monitor regulatory developments, oversee legal due diligence, maintain governance frameworks, and support enterprise-wide compliance programmes

Candidate profile:

• Qualified lawyer with a degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous
• 3+ years' legal and compliance experience within law firms, asset management firms, or financial institutions
• Strong knowledge of capital markets, financial products, and Hong Kong securities regulations
• Hands-on experience with SFO, SFC Code of Conduct, and HKEX rules; exposure to CSRC or cross-border regulations is an advantage
• Fluent in Mandarin, English, and Cantonese, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset

About the company:

An institutional asset management organisation is driving growth across Hong Kong through a strong regulatory foundation and expanding investment platform. It offers a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to the future of a growing financial services business.

Keywords: legal management, regulatory compliance, legal governance, contract negotiation, asset management

What's next:

Shape the future of asset management by strengthening legal governance and regulatory excellence. Apply now!