CITIC CLSA

Asia-focused capital markets and investment group

Legal Counsel - IBD Legal, Legal

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHong KongNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or above in Law.
At least 2 years of post-qualification experience as a capital markets lawyer qualified in Hong Kong, the United States, or another major jurisdiction.
Solid Hong Kong IPO execution experience.
Good knowledge of Hong Kong regulations, including the Securities and Futures Ordinance, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing listing rules, the Takeovers Code, and the Securities and Futures Commission Code of Conduct.
Good knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to investment banks in Hong Kong, particularly the SFC sponsor regime and OC-CMI regime.
Comfort handling and advising bankers at all levels.
Strong analytical and interpersonal organizational skills.
Excellent command of English and Chinese.
Ability to review and draft documents in Chinese and conversational Mandarin proficiency.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal support to investment banking team bankers primarily based in Hong Kong and countries in APAC.
Cover Equity Capital Markets transactions, including IPOs in Hong Kong, the United States, and elsewhere; blocks and placements; equity-linked product transactions; and public and private M&A advisory work.
Review and negotiate transaction documents, including sponsor-OC mandate documents, third-party engagements, underwriting agreements, comfort packages, legal opinions, and regulatory submissions.
Advise deal teams on legal, regulatory, structural, reputational, and other transaction-related issues.
Prepare and draft engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, and other documents as needed, and build the firm's templates and know-how.
Maintain and enhance template agreements, standard forms, and internal legal know-how to improve efficiency and consistency across transactions.
Collaborate with the Investment Banking Compliance team on regulatory matters, including securities laws, listing rules, and cross-border requirements.
Monitor and interpret emerging legal and regulatory developments in APAC capital markets that may impact the firm's investment banking business.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal support to investment banking team bankers primarily based in Hong Kong and countries in APAC
Cover all types of Equity Capital Markets transactions, namely, IPOs (HK, US and elsewhere), blocks and placements, equity-linked product transactions and M&A advisory work (including public and private M&As)
Review and negotiate various transaction documents, such as sponsor-OC mandate, third-party engagements, underwriting agreements, comfort packages, legal opinions as well as regulatory submissions
Advise deal teams on various legal, regulatory, structural, reputational and other transaction-related issues
Prepare and draft engagement letters, confidentiality agreements and other documents as needed and work on building up the firm’s templates and know-how.
Maintain and enhance template agreements, standard forms, and internal legal know-how to improve efficiency and consistency across transactions.
Collaborate closely with the Investment Banking Compliance team on regulatory matters, including securities laws, listing rules, and cross-border requirements.
Monitor, interpret, and advise on emerging legal and regulatory developments in APAC capital markets that may impact the firm’s investment banking business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in Law
Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience as a capital markets lawyer qualified in Hong Kong or U.S. or another major jurisdiction
Possess solid HKIPO execution experience. Good knowledge of Hong Kong regulations (such as the SFO, HKEx listing rules, Takeovers Code and SFC Code of Conduct)
Good knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to investment banks in Hong Kong (in particular the SFC sponsor regime and OC-CMI regime)
Being comfortable to handle and advise bankers of all levels. A partnerable team-player.
Strong analytical and interpersonal organizational skills
Excellent command of both English and Chinese
Able to review and draft documents in Chinese is a must, conversational Mandarin is required

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About the Company

CITIC CLSA

Asia-focused capital markets and investment group

CITIC CLSA provides capital markets and investment services in Asia and beyond, supporting global institutional investors, corporations, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. The company uses its award-winning research, extensive Asia network, and direct links to China to help clients access and invest in Asian markets. Its team operates across 13 countries in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, combining local knowledge with international reach. This mix helps clients execute deals, conduct in-depth market analysis, and grow their investment portfolios through China and Asia-focused opportunities. What sets CITIC CLSA apart is its deep regional network and China connections, which contrast with broader global banks and smaller regional firms. The goal is to enable clients to grow by leveraging Asia’s markets and China’s opportunities through expert advisory, research, and execution across the globe.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $834.9M
Headquarters: Central and Western District, Hong Kong
Founded: 1986

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