Legal Counsel

Established in Asia in 2013 with a trailblazer mentality, FWD is the primary insurance business of investment group, Pacific Century Group (PCG), with minority shareholders Swiss Re Group, GIC Ventures, RRJ Capital and Hopu Investments.

FWD spans 10 markets in Asia including Hong Kong SAR & Macau SAR, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia and Cambodia. In Hong Kong, FWD offers life and medical insurance, general insurance, employee benefits, and financial planning. We focus on creating fresh customer experiences and making the insurance journey simpler, faster and smoother, with innovative propositions and easy-to-understand products, supported by digital technology. Through this customer-led approach, FWD aims to be a leading pan-Asian insurer by changing the way people feel about insurance.

If you are looking for a company where can fuel your inspiration and cultivate your expertise, join us on our exciting journey.

The Job

• Draft, review and negotiate legal documents in support of Investment function, including investment related materials (ILAS, Private Equity documentation, GMRA and ISDA) and other commercial contracts.
• Provide corporate advisory and general commercial and legal advice to business units and departments on corporate projects, new business initiatives and development of the Company and the Group.
• Working with external lawyers in relation to transactions and a wide range of legal and compliance issues. Monitor quality of legal services provided by external lawyers.
• Analyze and advise on the legal impact of new or changes in existing legislation, rules, regulations, guidelines concerning the businesses and operations of the Company.
• Review and update existing internal policies and procedures, manuals and guidelines in view of the changing legal environment to the extent that the businesses and operation of the Company are concerned.
• Handle any other legal-related responsibilities assigned by General Counsel from time to time.

The Person

• Qualified Hong Kong lawyer with 5 years post qualification
• Experience in and from life insurance companies or finance services industry or corporate and commercial department in law firms is highly preferred.
• Familiar with Companies Ordinance, Securities and Futures Ordinance, Insurance Ordinance and Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
• Fluent in written and spoken English & Chinese (including Putonghua).
• Strong analytical and legal research skills.
• Good interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as a team player.

We offer 5-day work, 20-22 days annual leaves, excellent learning & development opportunities and an attractive package to the right candidate.

Information collected will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purpose. The company will retain all applications no longer than 24 months of which will be destroyed thereafter. When there are vacancies in any of our subsidiaries, holding companies, associated or affiliated companies of, or companies controlled by, or under common control with the Company during that period, we may transfer your application to them for consideration of employment. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, disability or family status in employment process.