Legal Counsel – Family Office

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Legal Counsel to oversee fund subscriptions, co‑investments, managed accounts, secondary transactions and direct investments for a family office.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee fund subscriptions, co‑investments, managed accounts, secondary transactions and direct investments, partnering closely with investment professionals and external advisers.
• Draft, review and negotiate a full range of fund‑related documentation such as investment management agreements, side letters and subscription agreements.
• Review and manage legal documentation for direct investment transactions, including SPV structures and fund structuring, collaborating with the investment team throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Monitor legal, regulatory and policy developments affecting offshore investment structures and the Hong Kong regulatory landscape.
• Oversee external counsel, fund administrators and other external service providers.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with at least 8 years’ post‑qualification experience (HK, US, AUS or UK) from a reputable international/offshore law firm, ideally with some in‑house experience.
• Experience advising on fund investments, co‑investments, SPVs and managed‑account structures, with broad exposure to fund documentation from both investor and sponsor perspectives.
• Excellent communication skills, able to manage deadlines and work closely with senior stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and Chinese.