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This role is for a Legal Consultant specializing in investment management, supporting Fortune 500 clients. Responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating NDAs, engagement letters, and term sheets, as well as advising on legal and commercial terms. The ideal candidate has 3-6 years PQE from asset management, private equity, or hedge funds, and must be proficient in Chinese. The position offers flexibility in remote, onsite, or hybrid work, and is with Axiom, a global leader in on-demand legal talent. Compensation is highly competitive but not specified.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in the Legal Consultant position at Axiom. With over 4 years of experience in investment management legal roles, I have developed strong expertise in negotiating NDAs, engagement letters, and term sheets, as well as advising on complex commercial terms. My background includes working with top asset management firms and private equity funds, where I ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
I am fluent in Chinese, which aligns with the bilingual requirement, and I have a proven track record of collaborating effectively with deal teams and external counsel. I am drawn to Axiom's flexible working model and commitment to diversity, and I am confident that my skills in drafting, negotiation, and process improvement will contribute to your clients' success.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can add value to your team.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Sample interview questions
I have extensive experience negotiating NDAs and engagement letters for asset management clients. For example, I reviewed and revised confidentiality provisions, fee structures, and liability clauses to align with client interests while ensuring compliance with SEC regulations.
I prioritize by urgency and complexity, use checklists to track key terms, and leverage document management software. I also communicate regularly with deal teams to ensure alignment and address any issues promptly.
In a recent transaction, there was a dispute over indemnification scope. I analyzed precedent and regulatory guidelines, proposed a compromise that capped liability but included broad coverage for specific risks, which both parties accepted.
I maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g., Dodd-Frank, AIFMD) and collaborate with compliance teams. I also use template reviews and peer check-ins to ensure consistency.
I am drawn to the flexibility and exposure to diverse clients at Axiom. This role allows me to deepen my expertise in investment management while working on challenging projects, and it aligns with my goal of advancing to a senior legal counsel position.
We are currently seeking a Legal Consultant – Investment Management to join our team and provide ongoing support to our Fortune 500 clients in the asset management sector:
Key Requirements
- Review and negotiate NDAs, engagement/mandate letters, term sheets and non‑binding offers
- Advise deal and investment teams on legal/commercial terms (scope of services, fees, liability/indemnities, etc.)
- Support transaction execution, including coordination with external counsel and ensuring documentation aligns with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to template and process improvements
Requirements
- Circa 3–6 years’ PQE with background from likes of asset management firms, private equity and hedge funds.May consider background from broader financial services for the right candidate
- Demonstrable experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial and transaction documents (particularly NDAs, engagement letters, term sheets and similar)
- Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail, organisational ability and work in a team based environment
- Chinese skills required
Compensation, Benefits & Working Location:
This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, CPF/MPF contributions and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.
Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.
Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.
Learn more about life at Axiom.
World-class clients – our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with leading companies, including F100 organizations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.
Flexibility – we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility – in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time – we present you with opportunities that help you reach these goals.
A dedicated talent team – we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional. You will be assigned a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements!
Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster. Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant.
Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.
Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available here. Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
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