Legal Counsel, Hong Kong, 6 months contract

5 days ago


Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced legal counsel to join our team at OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc. on a temporary basis for 6 months. The successful candidate will provide legal support to our retail and institutional businesses, and provide regulatory advice to product, sales, investments, and other functions of the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal support to the maintenance of SFC authorization of offshore (primarily UCITS) and onshore funds and maintenance of MPFA approval of pension funds.
  • Provide legal support to the pension fund business of OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc.
  • Provide legal support on special fund related projects and initiatives of a non-routine nature.
  • Advise on planning and communications with colleagues in relation to proposed fund initiatives and changes, providing input to support product development.
  • Review, draft and negotiate agreements in support of OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc.'s institutional investment and institutional distribution business (e.g. investment management/advisory agreements, intermediary distribution agreements).
  • Provide legal support to matters relating to various scheme products or business in the PRC.
  • Advise on the legal and regulatory aspects of different parts of the business including product fund launches, marketing advice, other regulatory advice.
  • Advise on general corporate, procurement (including contract review) and commercial matters and provide legal support to various functions including investments, operations, compliance etc.
  • Provide legal support for other ad hoc business projects.

Requirements

  • A Hong Kong qualified lawyer that has at least 5 years of PQE.
  • Experience gained either from in-house financial services/asset management companies or leading law firms focusing on financial services sector.
  • Experience dealing with regulators (e.g. SFC and MPFA) in fund authorisation matters would be highly advantageous.
  • Excellent drafting skills and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently but know when to escalate.
  • Ability to work under tight timeframe and apply good analytical skills.
  • English and Chinese reading and writing skills.

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