Legal Consultant - Global Investment Management Firm

Axiom Talent Platform is seeking a Legal Consultant to join a global investment management firm in Hong Kong. This role involves providing legal support to Fortune 500 clients in the asset management sector, focusing on investment transactions and related legal matters.

The primary responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), engagement letters, term sheets, and non-binding offers. The consultant will advise deal and investment teams on legal and commercial terms, support transaction execution by coordinating with external counsel, and ensure that documentation aligns with internal policies and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the role involves contributing to the development of templates and process improvements.

Candidates should have approximately 3 to 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) with a background in asset management firms, private equity, or hedge funds. Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and transaction documents, particularly NDAs, engagement letters, and term sheets, is essential.

While specific compensation details are not provided, Axiom Talent Platform offers competitive rates, typically up to 50% lower than top law firms. The company provides flexible engagement structures, including full-time, part-time, or on-demand arrangements, and emphasizes a concierge client experience.

Axiom Talent Platform is a global alternative legal services provider, delivering on-demand legal talent, secondments, and AI-enabled legal services to in-house legal departments. The company serves 75% of the Fortune 100, with over 3,000 annual engagements across six regions globally. Axiom is ranked #1 among alternative legal service providers in eight of nine performance categories by a top five global consulting firm, with 92% of clients rating Axiom lawyers as equal to or better than top law firm attorneys, and a 96% client satisfaction rate.