APAC Funds Counsel — Junior to Mid-Level

SD Legal; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Legal is expanding its Asia team and seeks a junior-to-mid-level funds lawyer to support the Head of Legal on APAC transactions, fund formation, and related documentation. You will draft, review, and negotiate fund and product agreements, while collaborating with product and finance teams and delivering governance and compliance support for new product launches.

The role emphasizes growth across the APAC region, with a focus on funds and fund formation, and requires experience in funds from a

Qualifications

• Top-tier law firm training background preferred.
• 3–6 PQE in funds or related practice.
• Experience with fund formation and fund transactions desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead role supporting Head of Legal on transactions across APAC, including fund formation, structuring, and agreement negotiations from origination to closure.
• Draft, review and negotiate fund/product documentation such as distribution and marketing/sales agreements.
• Collaborate with product and finance teams and provide governance and compliance support, including new product launches to distribution.

Skills

Funds formation

APAC experience

Commercial strategy

Growth / expansion

Job description

SD Legal is expanding its Asia team and seeks a junior-to-mid-level funds lawyer to support the Head of Legal on APAC transactions, fund formation, and related documentation. You will draft, review, and negotiate fund and product agreements, while collaborating with product and finance teams and delivering governance and compliance support for new product launches.

The role emphasizes growth across the APAC region, with a focus on funds and fund formation, and requires experience in funds from a