Asia Hedge Fund - VP, Legal Counsel

An established hedge fund is looking to hire a legal counsel. The role will have coverage across the APAC region and will be part of a small team with direct visibility to the General Counsel and senior management so there will be abundant learning and progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work closely with the General Counsel to provide legal support across a wide array of matters including trading documentation, commercial contracts, employment law, etc.
2. Provide legal advice on governance and ongoing operations.
3. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including ISDAs, prime brokerage, trading agreements, NDAs, and vendor/service provider agreements.
4. Advise on corporate matters including entity formation, board documentation, shareholder agreements, and employment law issues.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Around 5 10 years PQE within the buy side industry (hedge fund preferred but candidates from a wider background in global markets, investment management or prime brokerage will be considered).
2. Fluent in Mandarin and/or Cantonese will be advantageous.
3. Able to work independently and possess a collaborative mindset.

Please contact Shingo by emailing your CV directly in Word format with job reference no. JOB 16367 to .

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