A premier international offshore law firm is seeking an exceptional Senior Corporate & Funds Associate (5+ PQE) to join its market-leading practice in Hong Kong. Advising global financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and multinational corporations on complex Cayman Islands and BVI law matters, this opportunity offers premier deal exposure and top-tier remuneration.
about the company.
Our client is a world-renowned top-tier offshore law firm with an outstanding global reputation for advising on market-defining cross-border corporate, finance, and investment fund transactions. Operating from a fully integrated international network, the firm provides top-tier institutional resources, a collaborative working environment, and transparent pathways for long-term career progression.
about the team.
The Hong Kong practice is widely recognized as one of the pre-eminent offshore legal teams in the Asia-Pacific region. Composed of market-leading practitioners, the group provides sophisticated Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands (BVI), and Bermuda legal advice to leading international law firms, global private equity managers, sovereign wealth funds, and major listed corporations across the region.
about the job.
- Advise leading international financial institutions, asset managers, and corporate issuers on complex offshore corporate and investment fund transactions.
- Structure, form, and launch open-ended and closed-ended Cayman Islands and BVI investment funds, including private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds.
- Draft, negotiate, and review principal offshore documentation, including fund limited partnership agreements, private placement memorandums, articles of association, and facility agreements.
- Manage high-value cross-border M&A transactions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, capital market listings, and downstream fund investments.
- Coordinate with onshore international legal counsel, regulatory authorities, and financial intermediaries across the Asia-Pacific region.
- Supervise, mentor, and guide junior associates while actively participating in client relationship management and practice-group development.
skills & experience required.
- Admitted solicitor or barrister in a recognized Common Law jurisdiction (e.g., Hong Kong, England & Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Canada).
- At least 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) gained within a top-tier international onshore or leading offshore law firm.
- Proven track record handling Cayman Islands and/or BVI corporate transactions, private equity, or investment funds; prior offshore experience is strongly advantageous.
- Outstanding technical drafting, analytical, project management, and commercial negotiation capabilities.
- Fluency in professional English (written and spoken) is required; regional language skills (such as Mandarin or Cantonese) are considered a distinct advantage.
If you are interested in this role, please click 'Apply Now' or send your CV directly to Jamie.milne@randstad.com.hk.
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