Senior Associate – Transactional Funds and Regulatory Advisory

About the Role
The Senior Associate will join Clifford Chance’s Transactional Funds and Regulatory Advisory Practice in Hong Kong. The role involves advising clients on a broad range of investment funds matters, including fund formation, structuring, regulatory compliance, and transactional work. The successful candidate will work closely with partners and other team members, providing high-quality legal advice to international and local clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory advice on SFC and other relevant Hong Kong and international regulations affecting funds and asset managers, including licensing, ongoing compliance, and regulatory investigations.
• Advise on the structuring, offering, and distribution of retail and private funds, as well as the regulatory aspects of digital assets, tokenisation, and virtual asset service providers.
• Draft, review, and negotiate fund documentation, offering materials, side letters, and related agreements.
• Advise on fund-related transactions, including secondary transfers, co-investments, and joint ventures.
• Support clients with ongoing compliance and regulatory matters, including licensing and registration requirements.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage regulatory filings as required.
• Advise on ESG and sustainable finance matters as they relate to funds and asset management.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and trainees within the team.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and client relationship management.

Key Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in Hong Kong or another common law jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in investment funds, asset management, or financial regulatory work, ideally gained at an international law firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of Hong Kong funds and regulatory frameworks; experience with cross-border matters is advantageous.
• Experience advising on digital assets, tokenisation, and virtual asset regulatory issues is preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in English; proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters and work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong client management skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.

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