Morgan Stanley Investment Management China (MSIM China), strives to provide diverse investment management services to a full spectrum of clients across both individual and institutional investors. Established as a joint venture in 2008, MSIM China became fully owned by Morgan Stanley Investment Management in 2023.

Benefiting from the global perspective and risk management capability of Morgan Stanley, MSIM China has established a variety of mutual fund and private fund portfolios covering fixed income, active equity, quantitative equity, multi-asset and sustainable investing strategies. Our portfolios have won many prestigious awards, including Morningstar Awards and Golden Bull Awards, which is a testament to our expertise and capabilities.

What you'll do: 

Primary responsibilities will include advising investment professionals and directing outside counsel in connection with investment activities and fund structuring as well as compliance requirements arising from various regulatory and internal policy obligations.

The candidate will be responsible for legal coverage within MSIM China’s business including:

• Interacting regularly with senior management in the business, Risk Officers, Compliance, Tax, Finance and other stakeholders to manage legal risk and protect the Firm’s reputation;
• Providing coverage for legal aspects of fund structuring, fund formation and fund governance for complex fund structures;
• Instructing external counsels;
• Advising on changes in law, new regulatory initiatives and changing market practices for funds and related investments;
• Advising on the development and execution of internal policies and procedures;
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents related to MSIM China’s products (mutual products and private offered products) to ensure the products are legal and compliant;
• Responsible for reviewing various Chinese and English contracts or legal documents related to MSIM China’s operations, and providing legal advice on any issues encountered during contract performance;
• Track changes in laws and regulations, regulatory requirements and industry rules, conduct legal researches, and participate in the implementation of new regulations;
• Propose revision suggestions on MSIM China’s Articles of Association and internal policies, and participate in corporate governance;
• Assist in dealing with disputes, litigation and arbitration involving companies and products as needed, and coordinate with external lawyers to safeguard the company's rights and interests;
• Cooperate with other business departments in legal work;
• Working closely with regional colleagues;
• Other affairs arranged by the manager.

What you’ll bring:

• Master degree in Law from key domestic or international universities (Undergraduate degree in Law is preferred).
• Lawyer with 5+ years relevant post-qualification experience preferably in financial institutions, such as fund management companies, asset management companies, or first-class law firms serving financial clients.
• Must have passed the National Judicial Examination (Qualified for the Legal Professional Qualification Certificate A), Fund Practitioner Qualification Certificate and Lawyer Qualification Certificate are preferred.
• Familiar with laws and regulations in fund industry, familiar with legal theories and practices in the fields of company law, contract law, security law, property law, trust law, etc.;
• Solid drafting and negotiation skills.
• A personable and confident disposition, with the ability to identify and resolve disputes in a fast-paced corporate environment while adhering to Firm policies and practices.
• Proficient in English, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Capable of independently drafting and reviewing English contracts and proficient in English conversations with regional/ global colleagues.
• Team player with solid analytical and presentation skills.

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo