Head of Legal (APAC), Global Investment Platform

Your new company We have been mandated by a leading global investment management firm to appoint a Head of Legal, APAC. This senior leadership role offers broad exposure to private markets, investment activities, and cross-border legal matters while partnering closely with investment and business leaders across the region. Your new role - Lead legal support for private markets, investment management, and business operations across APAC. - Advise on fund formation, fundraising, governance, investor matters, and alternative investment structures. - Oversee negotiation and execution of fund, investment, and commercial documentation. - Provide strategic advice on regulatory developments, investment activities, and business initiatives. - Partner with senior management to deliver practical and commercially focused legal solutions. - Manage external advisers and drive legal best practices, governance, and risk management frameworks. - Support regional projects and work closely with business, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and other key stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed - 15+ years' PQE within leading law firms, asset managers, or financial institutions. - Strong background in private funds, alternative investments, and asset management. - Deep knowledge of investment transactions, fund structures, and regulatory matters. - Proven people leadership and stakeholder management experience. - Commercially minded with excellent negotiation, drafting, and advisory skills. - Experience partnering with senior executives, investment teams, and global stakeholders. - Collaborative, resilient, and able to manage complex cross-border matters. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or for further information and a confidential discussion on this role or to find out about more opportunities in the in-house legal space, please contact Adrian Lam at Hays on +852 2230 7432 or email adrian.lam@hays.com.hk.

• Head of Legal, APAC

  Hays · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR