Legal Counsel – Private Wealth & Investments

About the role

We have been mandated by a leading financial institution to recruit a Legal Counsel supporting its Wealth Management business. The role offers exposure to a wide range of investment, financing, securities and private‑wealth products while partnering closely with business stakeholders on regulatory, transactional and strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted legal advisor to business and product teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide advice on regulatory, transactional and reputational risk matters.
• Partner with business, compliance and legal stakeholders on strategic matters.
• Represent Legal in internal forums and governance discussions.
• Support the Wealth Management business across a diverse range of investment, financing and advisory products.
• Prepare and negotiate client‑facing documentation, product terms, disclosures and commercial agreements.
• Advise on private funds, structured products, bonds, brokerage services, custody solutions and employee share schemes (ESOP).
• Provide legal guidance on business initiatives, regulatory developments and cross‑border distribution activities.

Required profile

• 3+ years post‑qualification experience from a leading international law firm (in‑house experience a plus).
• Exposure to private banking, investment products or financial services preferred.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts and business‑facing legal advisory work.
• Fluent in English and Chinese.
• Candidates qualified in Hong Kong or other common law jurisdictions.