24 August 2026
Simmons Adaptive - Interim Funds Lawyer
Fixed-termKey requirements
Qualified lawyer with approximately 6+ years' PQE Experience gained in-house or in private practice, ideally within asset management, investment funds, or financial services Exposure to the Hong Kong asset management regulatory environment
The role
Simmons & Simmons is seeking an interim Funds Lawyer with 6+ years of PQE to join its Adaptive team in Hong Kong. This role will provide legal support on retail and investment funds matters and assist with large-scale merger and integration initiatives.
What you'll do
- Support legal workstreams relating to a large-scale merger, integration, and business transformation initiative
- Advise stakeholders on legal risks and issues arising throughout the transaction and integration process
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and investment management documentation
- Provide legal support on Retail and investment funds matters, Investment Management Agreements (IMAs), Distribution Agreements (DAs), Advisory agreements and related asset management documentation
- Partner closely with business, compliance, risk, and operational stakeholders across the region
- Assist with regulatory and governance matters arising from business integration activities
- Manage external counsel where required
What we're looking for
Qualified lawyer with approximately 6+ years' PQE
Experience gained in-house or in private practice, ideally within asset management, investment funds, or financial services
Exposure to the Hong Kong asset management regulatory environment
Experience supporting regional matters, including Singapore· nice to have
Candidates with M&A or corporate transaction experience, particularly post-merger integration experience· nice to have
Benefits
Flexibility to work where and when you want
Access to the Firms’ resources and Know-how when on assignment
Networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants, along with firmwide webinars and events
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Simmons Adaptive - Interim Funds Lawyer
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