Provide comprehensive legal advice and support to management on primary and secondary market transactions, including fund formation, capital raising, investment activities, and streaming and royalties transactions in the mining sector.
Offer legal consultation and opinions for the company’s daily operations.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including investment agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
Develop and implement internal legal policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with Hong Kong and international regulatory requirements, including SFC regulations, AML, and data privacy laws.
Manage relationships with external legal counsel and oversee legal costs to ensure efficiency.
Conduct legal due diligence for prospective investments and transactions.
Monitor and evaluate changes in laws and regulations impacting the asset management industry.
Handle dispute resolution, litigation, and risk management issues as they arise.
Perform other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by management.
Requirements
Qualified lawyer with at least 8 years of legal or corporate law experience; completed relevant legal studies (LLB/PCLL or equivalent), preferably within the asset management, financial services, or investment banking industries.
Strong knowledge of Hong Kong laws and regulations, particularly those related to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC); a Chinese law qualification is an advantage.
Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements.
Excellent understanding of corporate governance and compliance frameworks.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential; proficiency in Cantonese is preferred.
