Legal Counsel, Asia Pacific
Apex Fund Services (HK) Limited
- Company Industries：Trading and Distribution
Job Information
- Post Date：2022-04-19
- Career Level：Middle
- Location：Central
- Qualification：Full Time
- Job Function：Banking / Finance Financial Services
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Be a trusted adviser and support Apex’s legal function to provide legal advice, strategy and support in relation to the diversified business of Apex Group including its internal policies and matters in Asia Pacific. Primary jurisdictions in Asia Pacific include Hong Kong, mainland China, Australia, Singapore and India. General scope of work as expected from in-house counsel would fall within the coverage of this role.
- Support the Head of Legal in Asia Pacific on various projects, including Apex’s M&A projects leading to the successful integration with the M&A targets.
- Handle and advise on contracting including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating diversified contracts with clients and internal stakeholders. Design, develop and maintain contract templates.
- Handle litigations, arbitrations and regulatory investigations as well as working with enforcement agents in different AP jurisdictions as appropriate and manage external counsel. Keep abreast of the legal and regulatory changes and advise the Asia Pacific practice of Apex Group as appropriate.
- Work closely with and advise Compliance Department on various compliance issues especially on AML, KYC, FATCA, CRS, and other compliance related requirements.
- Other tasks as assigned from time to time.
Requirements:
- A qualified lawyer (Common Law jurisdictions or Hong Kong) with at least 3 - 5 years post-qualification experience
- Strong communication and people management skill, excellent problem-solving and analytical capability, being able to work independently and working as a team player
- Solid experience and proven track record relevant to Apex’s business (http://www.apexgroup.com.)
- General computer literacy and fluent in English
- Candidates are welcome from both Hong Kong and Singapore
We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.
We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.
If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application and we look forward to hearing from you.
Company Info
Apex Group Ltd, established in Bermuda in 2003, is a global financial services provider. With over 47 offices worldwide and 4500 employees, Apex delivers a full suite of services to asset managers, capital markets, family offices and corporates. The Group has continually improved and evolved its capabilities to offer a single source solution through a broad range of solutions including fund services, digital banking, depositary, custody, super ManCo services, compliance solutions, corporate services, business services including HR and Payroll and a pioneering ESG Ratings and Advisory services for private markets. Apex administers over $1.1 trillion in assets globally.
Please feel free to visit our website: http://www.apexgroup.com.
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