I am helping our client, a Top- Tier PRC Asset Management Firm, to look for a Legal Assistant to join them.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for investment activities, covering both pre-investment (due diligence, transaction documentation review, deal structuring) and post-investment stages (ongoing monitoring, amendment agreements, and exit-related matters)

• Assist in the full lifecycle of private fund launches and management, including fund formation, structuring, offering documents, subscription agreements, and ongoing fund administration

• Review, draft, and organise legal documents such as term sheets, investment agreements, side letters, fund constitutional documents, and related ancillary agreements

• Conduct legal research and support compliance with applicable laws and regulations relevant to asset management and private funds in Hong Kong and relevant jurisdictions

• Coordinate with internal teams (Investment, Compliance, Operations, Risk) and external counsel on legal matters throughout the investment and fund lifecycle

• Maintain accurate legal records, track key dates (e.g., deadlines, renewals, reporting obligations), and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding legal items

• Support the preparation of board/investment committee materials and other internal reporting as required

• Handle ad-hoc legal and administrative tasks to support the legal and investment functions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law or a related discipline; legal qualification (or currently pursuing) is an advantage

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in legal support roles, preferably within asset management, private equity, fund management, or corporate law firms with exposure to investment transactions and funds

• Solid understanding of investment documentation and private fund structures

• Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems

• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese); ability to review Chinese legal documents is highly preferred

• Proactive, team-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced financial environment