An international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Transactional Funds and Regulatory Advisory practice in Hong Kong. The role involves advising international and local clients on a broad range of investment funds matters, including fund formation, structuring, regulatory compliance, and transactional work.

Key responsibilities include providing regulatory advice on SFC and other Hong Kong and international regulations affecting funds and asset managers, covering licensing, ongoing compliance, and regulatory investigations. The successful candidate will also advise on the structuring, offering, and distribution of retail and private funds, as well as regulatory aspects of digital assets, tokenisation, and virtual asset service providers.

The role requires drafting, reviewing, and negotiating fund documentation, offering materials, side letters, and related agreements, and advising on fund-related transactions such as secondary transfers, co-investments, and joint ventures. Additional duties include supporting clients with ongoing compliance matters, liaising with regulatory authorities, advising on ESG and sustainable finance matters, mentoring junior lawyers, and contributing to business development.

Qualified solicitor in Hong Kong or another common law jurisdiction
Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in investment funds, asset management, or financial regulatory work, ideally at an international law firm
Strong technical knowledge of Hong Kong funds and regulatory frameworks; cross-border experience advantageous
Experience advising on digital assets, tokenisation, and virtual asset regulatory issues preferred
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in English; proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) an advantage
Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters and work effectively in a team
Strong client management skills and commitment to high-quality service

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