Job Description
A US-listed Asset Manager is looking for an experienced Paralegal of 4-8 years' experience to join their legal team.
Key responsibilities:
- Review and comment on investment management agreements, distribution agreements and general corporate contracts (e.g., third party service contracts, confidentiality agreements and intra-group service agreements);
- Assist with, and handle, general company secretarial matters (e.g., board meetings and resolutions) and company filings;
- Assist with the preparation of applications for submission to regulators, with a particular emphasis on the PRC market (e.g., QFII/RQFII, WFOE, QDLP and mutual recognition);
- Conduct legal research; and
- Liaise with external parties (e.g., external counsels and company secretary), service providers and internal business units.
Key requirements:
- Law degree holder preferred
- 4-8 years’ legal experience as a paralegal in an asset management company, financial institution or international law firm; experience in drafting and reviewing M&A transactional agreements would be advantageous
- Funds experience is preferred but not mandatory
- Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese)