Core Responsibilities

• Estate & Trust Planning: Structuring trusts, managing administration, and facilitating intergenerational wealth transfer.

• Taxation: Advising on tax liabilities, compliance, and structuring for efficiency.

• Investments: Guiding on various investments (PE, hedge funds, real estate, etc.) and related regulatory issues.

• Governance & Compliance: Developing governance structures, ensuring compliance (AML/KYC), and managing legal filings.

• Asset Management: Handling acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing of diverse assets (businesses, property, art).

• Dispute Resolution: Mediating and litigating family or commercial disputes to protect assets and relationships.

• Corporate Matters: Assisting with legacy business transactions, restructurings, and capital structuring.

• Human Resources: Advising on family office and employee compensation, benefits, and HR issues.

Key Skills & Traits

• Interpersonal & Communication: Explaining complex issues clearly and navigating sensitive family dynamics.

• Adaptability: Handling varied legal and business needs across jurisdictions.

• Discretion & Confidentiality: Maintaining strict privacy for the family.

• Proactive Risk Management: Identifying risks and suggesting mitigation strategies.

• Coordination: Working effectively with external lawyers and other advisors.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Law; admission to the bar in Hong Kong or another recognized jurisdiction.

• Experience: Approximately 8 years of relevant experience in corporate law, preferably in financial services, investments, or technology sectors.

• Expertise: Strong expertise in handling corporate transactions, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance.

• Skills: Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities; excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to work collaboratively across diverse teams and jurisdictions.

• Professionalism: High level of integrity and professionalism, particularly in managing sensitive and confidential information.