We are seeking a full time Legal Manager to be based in our Hong Kong office in Tsim Sha Tsui. Reporting to HK Platform, the incumbent will manage and monitor transaction structuring, execution and closing processes in a wide variety of corporate and Investment transactions, review, advise on and negotiate transaction documents, liaise with transaction counterparties, external legal counsel and other advisors, maintain transaction records, handle company secretarial and compliance matters, conduct legal research and provide general support to Group Management.

• Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making at the top executive level to develop and implement a legal strategy that aligns with the company’s vision and Investment objectives

• Provide M&A activity legal support

• Advise management on major legal matters and target investment analysis

• Evaluate the organization’s activities, policies, practices, and transactions to ensure they comply with all relevant laws and regulations

• Oversee major litigations and administrative actions and filings to protect the organisation’s legal and business interests

• Manage external legal counsels and maintain relationship to ensure the organisation's interests are well-represented

• Manage one direct report and be responsible for their professional development

• High frequency of travel anticipated (particularly in the early stages of the on-boarding process).

Necessary Qualifications:

• Possess a degree in legal or related studies.
• Minimum of 5 years of solid corporate and commercial transactional experience (e.g. mergers and acquisitions, asset-based financing transactions, private equity investments, etc.) and/or company secretarial experience within the legal, professional services, private equity or investment management field.
• A self-starter who is able to take full ownership of projects, solve problems and deliver high quality results with minimum guidance under high-pressure and time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to work in a “small team” environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Possess strong business acumen.
• Prior experience in international law firm or a reputable law firm or professional services firm or in-house legal department.
• Prior experience in M&A and PE transaction.
• General understanding of financial valuations, analysis and instruments from macro and micro perspectives.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (native or near-native level) and be able to comprehend, advise on, draft and negotiate legal documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

We offer attractive remuneration and benefits to the right candidates. Please send full resume with salary expectations and availability to ackchow@mideahk.com