Investment Funds Associate Hong Kong

Practice Group / Department Chinese Corporate Finance Leadership - Hong Kong Job Description We are Norton Rose Fulbright – a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s pre‑eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business‑law service. Our strategy and culture are closely entwined; expansion is meaningful only when underpinned by global collaboration. Pioneering work is possible when our people can move and think beyond boundaries. We seek individuals who are innovative, commercially minded and value the work they do. The Team We are Norton Rose Fulbright, a global legal practice with over 3800 lawyers in more than 50 cities. We deliver a full business‑law service to the world’s pre‑eminent corporations and financial institutions. Our Hong Kong office serves a sophisticated client base with complex multijurisdictional needs and acts as a key Asia‑Pacific hub. Our culture is built on quality, unity and integrity, and we believe success depends on attracting and retaining exceptional talent. The Role We are seeking an experienced Associate to join our Investment Funds & Regulatory practice in Hong Kong. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in private‑fund formation and regulatory matters and will advise on a broad range of fund types and transactions across hedge funds, private equity, infrastructure and crypto funds. The role will also involve representing leading PRC corporates (particularly in TMT) insurance companies, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds and family offices. Key Responsibilities Advising on formation, structuring and regulatory approval of private funds (hedge funds, private equity funds, infrastructure funds, crypto/digital‑asset funds) in Hong Kong, the PRC and other relevant jurisdictions. Advising on investment transactions by such funds (including upstream/down‑stream investments, co‑investments, subscription and side‑letter issues, manager‑investor governance, GP/LP arrangements). Advising clients (PRC TMT companies, insurance companies, financial institutions, sovereign funds and family offices) on investing into or establishing funds, including regulatory/licensing issues, fund‑manager obligations, cross‑border considerations and associated documentation. Working closely with our broader Hong Kong and Asia‑Pacific teams to deliver cross‑border fund‑ and regulatory‑related work, interfacing with teams in the US, UK, Singapore and the PRC. Conducting legal and regulatory research on new fund‑structures (including digital/crypto funds), private‑fund adviser regimes, licensing, fund distribution in Asia and mainland China and advising clients accordingly. Supporting business‑development initiatives, helping to build the firm’s profile in fund formation/regulatory space in Asia and contributing to client‑service excellence. Key Skills and Experience Admission as a qualified lawyer in Hong Kong (or equivalent common‑law jurisdiction) or eligibility to join accordingly. Post‑qualification experience (PQE) of approximately 3–7 years (or commensurate with the complexity of the role) in an international law firm or relevant regulatory/fund‑services context with a strong focus on investment‑fund formation and/or regulatory work. Demonstrable experience in a broad range of fund types: hedge funds, private equity funds, infrastructure funds and crypto/digital‑asset funds. Strong regulatory licensing and compliance experience (e.g. fund manager licensing/registration, fund‑adviser regimes, distribution of funds in Hong Kong/Asia/PRC and related documentation/regulatory processes). Experience advising on investments by major financial institutions/sovereign/family‑office investors and/or major PRC corporates, particularly in the TMT space, insurance industry or financial‑services sector. Excellent English, strong drafting, review and negotiation skills. Fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese is strongly preferred. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, feel a sense of belonging and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model offers flexibility for working from both the office and a remote location while maintaining the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family‑friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing the health and wellbeing of our people. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations please let us know here. Employment Details Employment Type: Full Time Years of Experience: 3–7 years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr