Funds Paralegal - Onshore Law Firm

Central and Western District Permanent View Job Description
We are hiring a Funds Paralegal to join a reputable funds practice in a leading global law firm.
  • Prior Transactional Experience
  • English, Mandarin & Cantonese Required

About Our Client

Our client is a well-known law firm in Hong Kong with a strong funds practice.

Job Description

As a Funds Paralegal, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Assist lawyers with the establishment, authorization, and maintenance of retail investment funds, including mutual funds, UCITS funds, and Hong Kong-domiciled funds.
  • Prepare, review, proofread, and manage fund documentation, including offering documents, product key facts statements (KFS), subscription forms, and constitutive documents.
  • Support applications and filings with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), including fund authorization, post-authorization amendments, and ongoing regulatory reporting.
  • Coordinate updates to offering documents and marketing materials to ensure compliance with applicable SFC requirements.
  • Liaise with asset managers, trustees, custodians, fund administrators, distributors, and regulatory authorities.
  • Maintain regulatory and corporate records, transaction documents, and due diligence materials.
  • Assist with fund launches, cross-border registrations, and ongoing product governance requirements.
  • Monitor regulatory developments affecting retail funds and assist with legal and compliance research.
  • Track key filing deadlines and support ongoing fund maintenance, mergers, liquidations, and scheme changes.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will be a law degree holder with a few years of Paralegal experience gained from a transactional practice area. Whilst funds experience is preferred, candidates coming from other areas such as banking & finance and/or corporate, will also be considered - however law firm experience is essential. This role requires very strong language skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, as well as a switched-on mindset and someone who can work in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

A rare opportunity for a Paralegal to join an onshore funds team!

Contact
Soraya Tennent
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7142453
Phone number
+852 2848 4795

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Paralegals / Legal Assistants - Private Practice
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Central and Western District
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Soraya Tennent
Consultant phone
+852 2848 4795
Job Reference
JN-112026-7142453

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