Overview
Legal Associate – Asset Management Jobs in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR at Larson Maddox
Title: Legal Associate – Asset Management
Company: Larson Maddox
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Our client is one of the world’s leading asset management firms, with a strong presence across Asia and a diversified product platform spanning ETFs, SFC-authorized funds, UCITS, and alternative investment products. Due to continued business growth, they are seeking a Paralegal / Legal & Product Compliance Specialist to join their Hong Kong legal and compliance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with asset management legal experience gained either in-house or within a private practice law firm advising investment management clients.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist with the establishment, amendment, restructuring, and termination of investment products, including:
- SFC-authorized funds
- Luxembourg UCITS funds
- Cayman Islands funds
- Discretionary managed accounts
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Support the ongoing maintenance of product regulatory status, including:
- Regulatory filings and reporting
- Compliance disclosures
- Offering document updates and amendments
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Research regulatory registration and distribution requirements across different jurisdictions and assist with fund registrations and ongoing compliance obligations
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Review and maintain various legal, compliance, regulatory, and internal control documentation
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Provide legal and regulatory support to business development, product, and investment teams on day-to-day matters
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Coordinate with regulators, external counsel, auditors, service providers, and other product counterparties as required
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Assist with a broad range of legal, regulatory, product compliance, and corporate governance matters across the business
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Support regional legal and compliance initiatives and participate in ad hoc projects as assigned
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related discipline
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Approximately 3-8 years of relevant experience gained from:
- An asset manager, fund house, ETF platform, private bank, or financial institution; or
- A law firm supporting asset management, investment funds, or financial services clients
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Experience supporting investment funds, including SFC-authorized funds, UCITS, Cayman funds, ETFs, or similar investment products
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Familiarity with Hong Kong asset management regulations and fund-related legal documentation
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Strong drafting, documentation review, and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to manage multiple projects and work closely with both legal/compliance and business teams
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Legal qualification is not required, although it would be considered an advantage
