Legal Counsel - Investment Legal, Private Funds Formation (Hong Kong Based)

About the role

As Legal Counsel within Invesco's Asia Pacific (Investments) Legal team (based in Hong Kong) you will provide high quality legal support to Invesco's private markets funds business in the Asia Pacific region. The primary function of this role is to serve as a trusted legal adviser to Invesco's private markets funds business, including the structuring, formation, launching and maintenance of real estate and other alternative investment funds. This role will involve close collaboration with key stakeholders, including private markets investment teams in Asia Pacific, Investments Legal colleagues in Americas and EMEA, and other relevant stakeholders. There will also be opportunities to provide support on a range of wider initiatives, corporate and funds-related work associated with the public side of Invesco's investment management business. Responsibilities of the role: Working closely with investment teams and other stakeholders to structure, form, launch and maintain real estate and other alternative investment funds. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating fund documentation, including private placement memoranda, limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements, side letters and related legal documents. Providing legal advice and support on a range of issues related to fund formation, governance, operations, distribution/marketing and investor relations. Coordinating with and managing external legal counsel, tax advisors and regulatory consultants as necessary. Staying current on industry trends, regulations and best practices related to private markets fund formation and governance. Advising on global regulatory developments impactful to Invesco's private markets business. Requirement for the Role: 6+ years of legal experience in investment management, with an emphasis on real estate or private equity fund formation. Previous experience at a national law firm or as in-house counsel at a leading asset manager would be advantageous. Strong understanding of alternative investment fund structures and related legal issues. Familiarity with international fund structures and cross-border fund offerings preferred. Proven track record of successfully forming, launching and managing complex alternative investment funds. Experience drafting and negotiating joint venture agreements and other strategic investment transaction documents preferred. Experience in retail funds or institutional mandates would be highly advantageous. Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills. Ability to counsel stakeholders as a thought partner, with an emphasis on providing commercial, actionable legal advice. Experience serving as a trusted advisor to leadership teams and business partners, with a proven ability to guide stakeholders through sophisticated legal, risk and strategic analyses, as well as providing on-the-fly advice to problem-solve in real-time. High degree of personal and professional integrity. Strong collaborative working style. Full professional proficiency in English with the ability to work in Mandarin or Cantonese being a distinct advantage. How to Apply: Apply for the role directly at Invesco Careers : Careers at Invesco | APAC . To know more about us: About Invesco: https://www.invesco.com/corporate/en/home.html About our Culture: https://www.invesco.com/corporate/en/about-us/our-culture.html About our CR program: https://www.invesco.com/corporate/en/our-commitments/corporate-responsibility.html Full Time / Part Time Full time Worker Type Employee Job Exempt (Yes / No) No Workplace Model At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least four days a week, with one day working outside an Invesco office. Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices.