Legal Associate - financial institution

A financial institution in Hong Kong is seeking a Legal Associate to join its expanding team.

What you'll do:

• Manage the end-to-end legal process for various private M&A transactions, including conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating core transaction documents, designing deal structures, and overseeing project management to ensure efficient and compliant closures.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and legal agreements related to business operations, safeguarding company interests while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Provide advisory support on matters relating to the Securities and Futures Commission as well as other regulatory bodies, including continuous disclosure obligations, regulatory filings, and responding to official inquiries.
• Support compliance reviews for sales activities, marketing campaigns, and product development initiatives in Hong Kong and other relevant jurisdictions to optimise business practices.
• Conduct thorough risk control checks on business processes and operational workflows; perform detailed risk analysis and assessment to monitor key risk factors within the organisation.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on regulatory breaches or potential risks identified during risk assessments, ensuring timely communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Implement robust business continuity management processes designed to enable effective response and recovery from operational disruptions or emergencies.
• Execute legal, compliance, and risk management functions as assigned by management or team leaders, contributing positively to communal goals.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks related to legal affairs or risk control as required by the team head or senior management.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across departments to share knowledge, nurture inter-personal relationships, and support collective success.

What you bring:

• LLB or JD plus Post-Graduate Certificate in Laws, demonstrating strong academic foundations in legal studies.
• Admitted to practice law in Hong Kong with valid credentials recognised by local authorities.
• At least two years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate law gained from reputable law firms or financial institutions; solid practical experience handling Hong Kong private M&A transactions is preferred, and we are open to IPO candidates.
• Excellent oral proficiency in English and Mandarin coupled with outstanding written skills; strong Chinese writing abilities enabling you to draft logically structured legal documents.
• Self-motivated individual who adapts quickly to changing circumstances; demonstrates resilience when managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Proven track record as a dependable team player who collaborates effectively within communal settings; nurtures positive inter-personal relationships across departments.
• Ability to provide considerate advisory support on regulatory matters while maintaining sensitivity towards compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting thorough risk analyses on business processes; capable of preparing comprehensive reports for management review.
• Competence in implementing business continuity management processes that safeguard organisational stability during disruptions.
• Willingness to handle ad-hoc assignments with enthusiasm; responds positively to requests from supportive leadership.