Asia Investment Management Legal Advisor

4 days ago


Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China Sun Life Full time
Job Description

As a key member of the Sun Life Asia Investment Management team, you will provide expert legal advice on a wide range of securities law, regulatory, and finance issues. Your primary focus will be on business activities related to the Hong Kong Securities & Futures Ordinance, supporting multiple jurisdictions.

  • Provide professional counsel to Sun Life Asia investment management colleagues and other relevant business units on negotiating agreements, including investment management and advisory agreements, fixed income/bonds documentation, ISDAs, and other derivative documentation.
  • Play a proactive role in providing legal advice to the product development team, establishing, structuring, and maintaining investment vehicles, and reviewing fund documentation and legal agreements to ensure operational, legal, sustainability, and regulatory requirements are met.
  • Supervise company secretarial matters, including drafting agendas and board meeting minutes, and liaising with the appointed company secretary for regulatory filings and maintaining statutory books.
  • Collaborate with in-house counsel teams in the Asia region and globally on cross-border investment matters to ensure alignment and consistency with Sun Life Group's requirements.
  • Work effectively with internal stakeholders on developing policies, operating guidelines, and practices to manage and comply with applicable regulatory and internal requirements.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant experience within an in-house legal team or practicing at a law firm in relevant areas.
  • Qualified lawyer, preferably in a Common Law jurisdiction (Hong Kong preferred).
  • Expertise in securities and insurance law, regulatory, and financial services issues, with a focus on Hong Kong Companies Ordinance and Securities & Futures Ordinance.
  • Ability to synthesize legal knowledge and business objectives to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Clear communication of complex legal concepts and their implications for business goals.
  • Strong diplomacy and tact to navigate complex international organizations and relationships.
  • Ability to develop and execute innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, commercial awareness, and positive attitude.

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