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Private Equity - Legal Counsel (5-8 PQE | up to HKD 1.5M base)
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>Our client is a HK-based private equity firm with a strong track record in growth investments across diverse sectors. The team operates in a dynamic, collaborative environment, combining deep industry expertise with disciplined investment strategies.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p>Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will play a key role in supporting the firm's legal, corporate, and regulatory activities across its fund and portfolio operations. The position is suited for a mid-level lawyer looking to broaden their exposure in a commercial, fast-paced investment environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Functions:</span></strong></p><ul><li>Advise on fund formation, structuring, and governance matters.</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate fund documents, investor agreements, and transactional contracts.</li><li>Provide general legal advice and support to internal stakeholders across investment and supporting teams.</li><li>Oversee corporate secretarial and compliance matters for the firm and its affiliates.</li><li>Mentor and train a junior teammate on company secretarial practices and procedures.</li></ul><ul><li>Support ad hoc legal projects and contribute to developing internal policies and best practices.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or higher; law degree preferred. A top-tier or reputable academic background is advantageous.</li><li>Qualified lawyer with 5-8 years of post-qualification experience, with solid exposure to private equity (upstream) matters such as fund formation and structuring. M&amp;A experience would be an advantage.</li><li>Excellent command of English and strong drafting skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today </span></strong></p><p>To apply online (Word attachment only), please click the 'Apply' button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>Reference No. 67010-0013346289</em></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/hk/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/hk/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW5keS5jaG93LjI0MzUzLjEwOTE1QHJoaWhrLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • Central and Western District, Central and Western District
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 120000 - 150000 HKD / Monthly
  • <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>Our client is a HK-based private equity firm with a strong track record in growth investments across diverse sectors. The team operates in a dynamic, collaborative environment, combining deep industry expertise with disciplined investment strategies.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p>Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will play a key role in supporting the firm's legal, corporate, and regulatory activities across its fund and portfolio operations. The position is suited for a mid-level lawyer looking to broaden their exposure in a commercial, fast-paced investment environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Functions:</span></strong></p><ul><li>Advise on fund formation, structuring, and governance matters.</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate fund documents, investor agreements, and transactional contracts.</li><li>Provide general legal advice and support to internal stakeholders across investment and supporting teams.</li><li>Oversee corporate secretarial and compliance matters for the firm and its affiliates.</li><li>Mentor and train a junior teammate on company secretarial practices and procedures.</li></ul><ul><li>Support ad hoc legal projects and contribute to developing internal policies and best practices.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or higher; law degree preferred. A top-tier or reputable academic background is advantageous.</li><li>Qualified lawyer with 5-8 years of post-qualification experience, with solid exposure to private equity (upstream) matters such as fund formation and structuring. M&amp;A experience would be an advantage.</li><li>Excellent command of English and strong drafting skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today </span></strong></p><p>To apply online (Word attachment only), please click the 'Apply' button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>Reference No. 67010-0013346289</em></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/hk/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/hk/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW5keS5jaG93LjI0MzUzLjEwOTE1QHJoaWhrLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2025-12-04T09:25:01Z

Private Equity - Legal Counsel (5-8 Pqe | Up To Hkd 1.5m Base) Job in Central And Western District | Robert Half