Legal

Vice President, Legal

Hong Kong
Work Type: Full Time
Company Introduction
Polymer Capital Management is a market-neutral, multi-manager investment platform based in and focused on Asia. Polymer combines established institutional support and deep knowledge of local financial markets with a dedication to discovering and developing the region's best investment talent. Polymer was established in conjunction with PAG, one of the world's largest Asia-focused alternative asset managers, in 2019.

Job Responsibilities / Job Brief
Senior role in the Polymer Legal Team.  Key responsibilities will include:
  • Review and negotiate trading and financing documentation.
  • Review and negotiate general commercial contracts across the firm
  • Provide legal advice to key stakeholders across the group
  • Participate in our continued business expansion and new initiatives
Requirements
  • J.D. / Bachelor of Laws degree from an accredited university
  • Professional legal qualification from US or common law jurisdiction
  • Technical knowledge of prime brokerage, equity derivatives and APAC market structure
  • 7-12 years of post-qualification experience in financial services.  In-house experience at an investment bank or hedge fund is helpful.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Good to have
  • Knowledge of financial markets and asset management industry
  • Familiarity with employment law
  • Spoken and written Mandarin and Cantonese
Why join us?
  • Prime Location: You'll work full time from our centrally located office space in the heart of Hong Kong
  • High-Growth: We have a team of highly ambitious professionals with a strong desire to learn and develop their skills.
  • Equal opportunity employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  • Global exposure: With six offices and three affiliate offices around the region, Polymer teams work together to solve meaningful problems at scale.
  • Dynamic and Collaborative Environment: Opportunity to work with industry leaders and experts to engage in exciting projects and fulfilling challenges.
Some of our Benefits
  • Paid Annual Leave
  • Medical Group Insurance
  • In-built Gym facility / Gym reimbursement
  • DEI and Philanthropy Initiatives
  • Professional Learning & Development Opportunities

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