Senior Associate – Transactional Funds and Regulatory Advisory

The role

Clifford Chance is seeking a Senior Associate for their Transactional Funds and Regulatory Advisory Practice in Hong Kong. This role is for experienced lawyers with 5+ years of PQE who will advise clients on a broad range of investment funds matters, including fund formation, structuring, regulatory compliance, and transactional work.

What you'll do

• Provide regulatory advice on SFC and other relevant Hong Kong and international regulations affecting funds and asset managers
• Advise on the structuring, offering, and distribution of retail and private funds, as well as the regulatory aspects of digital assets, tokenisation, and virtual asset service providers
• Draft, review, and negotiate fund documentation, offering materials, side letters, and related agreements
• Advise on fund-related transactions, including secondary transfers, co-investments, and joint ventures
• Support clients with ongoing compliance and regulatory matters, including licensing and registration requirements
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage regulatory filings as required
• Advise on ESG and sustainable finance matters as they relate to funds and asset management
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and trainees within the team
• Contribute to business development initiatives and client relationship management

What we're looking for