Legal Consultant - Global Investment Management Firm
AxiomWe are currently seeking a private / investment funds lawyer to join our team and provide longer‑term support to our Fortune 500 clients in the asset management sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investment funds, with experience advising on the formation and structuring of investment funds.
Responsibilities
- Advise on the structuring, formation, and ongoing maintenance of private investment funds and related vehicles.
- Draft, review, and negotiate fund documentation and key investor, service provider, and financing agreements in coordination with internal stakeholders.
- Support the launch of new products and strategies, providing risk‑focused guidance on applicable regulations and internal policies.
- Provide support on legal matters relating to public funds, as required.
Requirements
- Circa 6–10 years’ PQE with a strong background in investment management, funds, or broader financial services work, ideally gained at a leading law firm or financial institution; experience providing legal support on private funds is essential.
- Proven track record of leading complex matters independently and engaging confidently with business stakeholders while exercising sound, commercial judgment.
- Chinese speaking skills would be an asset but not essential
Compensation, Benefits & Working Location:
This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, CPF/MPF contributions and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.
Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.
Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.
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