Legal Counsel
Manulife
As a legal counsel in the Asia Wealth and Asset Management Legal team, you will have the opportunity to advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to investment products and strategies across all asset classes in Hong Kong. In particular, you will provide legal support for product registration and launches, product maintenance and distribution.
Position Responsibilities:
+ Draft, review and advise on fund offerings and organizational documentation, fund restructurings and agreements relating to the establishment or utilization of platforms/channels for fund distribution
+ Provide legal advice on all other matters (including corporate governance) in relation to retail funds/MPF funds
+ Handle a wide range of operational legal matters
+ Partner and collaborate with legal teams in other jurisdictions to support global/regional projects, including cross border activities
+ Monitor legislative, regulatory and industry developments and advise stakeholders of regulatory changes in Hong Kong
+ Participate in industry conferences
+ Provide general legal support for corporate governance matters
Required Qualifications:
+ Hong Kong qualified lawyer between 3 -5 PQE with law firms or in-house asset management experience
+ Solid understanding of retail funds in Hong Kong (e.g. unit trust/UCITS), including types of vehicles, organizational structures, offerings and operations and distribution channels and knowledge of the same in other fund domiciles (e.g. Cayman) is a plus
+ Solid understanding of institutional funds and mandates
+ Experience in working with regulators (especially the SFC (and/or the MPFA))
+ Strong understanding of the Hong Kong regulatory environment
+ Must be licensed to practice law in Hong Kong and a member in good standing
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Strong analytical and communication skills
+ Strong legal drafting skills
+ Strong attention to detail
+ Strong time management and organizational skills
+ Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
+ Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and have strong stakeholder management skills
+ Ability to manage and work with external counsel
+ Proactive work ethic
+ Embrace “whole of issue” understanding
+ Have a curious and learning mindset
+ Sound business judgment
+ Strong English and Chinese (Cantonese) skills (verbal and written); ability to speak Mandarin is a plus
When you join our team:
• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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