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Asia Hedge Fund – VP, Legal Counsel Jobs in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR at The Edge Partnership – The Edge in Asia
Title: Asia Hedge Fund – VP, Legal Counsel
Company: The Edge Partnership – The Edge in Asia
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
An established hedge fund is looking to hire a legal counsel. The role will have coverage across the APAC region and will be part of a small team with direct visibility to the General Counsel and senior management so there will be abundant learning and progression opportunities.
Some of the key responsibilities will include:
- Work closely with the General Counsel to provide legal support across a wide array of matters including trading documentation, commercial contracts, employment law etc.
- Provide legal advice on governance and ongoing operations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including ISDAs, prime brokerage, trading agreements, NDAs, and vendor/service provider agreements.
- Advice on corporate matters including entity formation, board documentation, shareholder agreements, and employment law issues.
To be eligible for this role you will require:
- Around 5-10 years PQE within the buy side industry (hedge fund preferred but candidates from a wider background in global markets, investment management or prime brokerage will be considered).
- Fluent in Mandarin and/or Cantonese will be advantageous.
- Able to work independently. Collaborative mindset.
Please contact Shingo by emailing your cv directly in word format with job – reference no. JOB-16367 to [email protected].
Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.
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