Legal Consultant

Join to apply for the Legal Consultant – Asset Management role at Axiom We are currently seeking Funds / Asset Management Lawyers to join our team and support our Fortune 500 clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in investment funds law / Asset management, with expertise in advising clients on the formation, structuring, and regulation of investment funds. Responsibilities Provide legal counsel and support on the formation, structuring, and operation of investment funds, including drafting offering documents, fund agreements, and regulatory filings. Advise on compliance with Hong Kong laws and regulations governing investment funds, such as the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), prospectus requirements, and ongoing reporting obligations. Assist in fund transactions and regulatory matters, including fund mergers and acquisitions, and responding to inquiries from regulatory authorities. Qualifications Qualified lawyer with minimum of 2 or more years of experience practicing law with a focus on investment funds, preferably in a law firm or in-house (e.g. asset management firm). Strong knowledge of Hong Kong laws and regulations applicable to investment funds, including SFC guidelines. Compensation, Benefits & Location This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence. Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, Australia and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best-in-breed alternative legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation. Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Axiom will accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at In addition, if you are invited to participate in an interview stage, please inform us if you require special accommodation at the time of your invitation for an interview. Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Axiom by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr