M&A and Capital Markets Lawyer

Role Purpose

Provide legal advice and execution support on M&A and Equity Capital Markets transactions (including equity-linked / convertible and hybrid instruments) for the Investment Banking Division (IBD) in Asia Pacific.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise IBD deal teams on legal, regulatory, structural and reputational issues across public and private M&A in Asia Pacific and equity capital markets transactions in Hong Kong and India, including IPOs, placements/block trades and equity-linked transactions (e.g., convertible bonds/notes, and exchangeables bonds/ notes).
• Draft, review and negotiate key transaction documentation, including engagement/mandate letters, confidentiality agreements, underwriting/placing/transaction documents and related closing deliverables.
• Work closely with senior management and internal control functions (including Compliance and Risk) to manage legal, regulatory and reputational risks; escalate material issues appropriately and support approvals and governance processes.
• Liaise with, instruct and supervise external counsel (including scope, timelines, quality and cost) and coordinate regulatory/stock exchange interactions where relevant.
• Maintain and enhance templates, standard forms and internal legal know-how to improve efficiency and consistency across transactions; contribute to training and knowledge sharing for IBD and Legal.
• Devise and implement relevant policies and procedures in response to regulatory developments impacting the IBD business.