head of legal - 8+ pqe - financial services.

We have been retained on an exclusive basis by an established, high-performing alternative asset management firm running multi-asset, liquid strategies across APAC and global markets. With significant institutional backing and operating entities across Hong Kong, Singapore, and offshore jurisdictions, the platform is accelerating its international expansion. To lead this strategic growth, our client is appointing a Head of Legal (APAC) to report directly to the Founder / Managing Partner. This is an autonomous, high-impact General Counsel seat responsible for architecting the firm's cross-border corporate governance, regional licensing, and institutional trading infrastructure. Key Responsibilities:

• Cross-Border Corporate Governance: Design and implement intercompany governance, delegationof authority (DoA) matrices, and operational entity allocation across international subsidiariesand holding structures.

• Licensing & Regulatory Strategy: Spearhead regional licensing initiatives (e.g., Hong Kong SFC, Singapore MAS) and manage ongoing regulatory and supervisory interfaces across expansion markets.
• Trading & Counterparty Infrastructure: Lead the negotiation of trading documentation, including Prime Brokerage (PB) agreements, ISDA Master Agreements, financing facilities, and broker contracts.
• Data & Operational Compliance: Provide guidance on exchange market data licensing, derived data rights, cross-border data transfer compliance, and offshore fund vehicles (Cayman, BVI, HK/SG).
• External Counsel Management: Direct relationships, quality control, and legal budgets for leading international law firms across jurisdictions.

Candidate Profile:-

• Common law qualified (Hong Kong, Singapore, England & Wales, or equivalent jurisdiction).
• 6–10+ years of legal experience gained within:
• * An in-house alternative investment manager, hedge fund, or proprietary trading platform; OR
• * A premier international law firm practice (Investment Funds, Financial Regulatory, or Derivatives).- Broad familiarity with APAC regulatory frameworks (SFC and/or MAS) and offshore fund structures.]
• Experience with liquid trading strategies, derivatives/ISDA, or systematic trading environments is a strong advantage, but solid hedge fund/regulatory lawyers seeking a broader GC seat are encouraged to apply.
• Professional working fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese.

What the Opportunity Offers:

• Direct, unlayered exposure to the Managing Partner with high decision-making autonomy.
• Broad General Counsel scope combining corporate architecture, regulatory strategy, and trading infrastructure.
• Highly attractive compensation package with strong base and meaningful long-term platform upside.