Head of Legal (APAC), Global Investment Platform
Hays
Hong Kong
Full time
Permanent
On-site
Competitive
About the job
Your new company
We have been mandated by a leading global investment management firm to appoint a Head of Legal, APAC. This senior leadership role offers broad exposure to private markets, investment activities, and cross-border legal matters while partnering closely with investment and business leaders across the region.
Your new role
What you'll need to succeed
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or for further information and a confidential discussion on this role or to find out about more opportunities in the in-house legal space, please contact Adrian Lam at Hays on +852 2230 7432 or email [email protected].
We have been mandated by a leading global investment management firm to appoint a Head of Legal, APAC. This senior leadership role offers broad exposure to private markets, investment activities, and cross-border legal matters while partnering closely with investment and business leaders across the region.
Your new role
- Lead legal support for private markets, investment management, and business operations across APAC.
- Advise on fund formation, fundraising, governance, investor matters, and alternative investment structures.
- Oversee negotiation and execution of fund, investment, and commercial documentation.
- Provide strategic advice on regulatory developments, investment activities, and business initiatives.
- Partner with senior management to deliver practical and commercially focused legal solutions.
- Manage external advisers and drive legal best practices, governance, and risk management frameworks.
- Support regional projects and work closely with business, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and other key stakeholders.
What you'll need to succeed
- 15+ years' PQE within leading law firms, asset managers, or financial institutions.
- Strong background in private funds, alternative investments, and asset management.
- Deep knowledge of investment transactions, fund structures, and regulatory matters.
- Proven people leadership and stakeholder management experience.
- Commercially minded with excellent negotiation, drafting, and advisory skills.
- Experience partnering with senior executives, investment teams, and global stakeholders.
- Collaborative, resilient, and able to manage complex cross-border matters.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or for further information and a confidential discussion on this role or to find out about more opportunities in the in-house legal space, please contact Adrian Lam at Hays on +852 2230 7432 or email [email protected].