Document background
The Private Equity Employment Agreement is a specialized employment contract used by PE firms in Hong Kong to engage investment professionals and supporting staff. It combines standard employment provisions required under Hong Kong law with industry-specific terms essential for private equity operations. This document is particularly important in Hong Kong's dynamic financial sector, where PE firms must balance local regulatory compliance with international business practices. The agreement typically covers essential elements such as compensation structure (including carried interest), co-investment rights, confidentiality obligations, and post-employment restrictions, while ensuring compliance with Hong Kong's Employment Ordinance and Securities and Futures Ordinance. It's designed to protect both the firm's interests in its investments and confidential information, and the employee's rights under Hong Kong law.
