Assistant Manager/Manager, Legal & Corporate Secretariat

LION GLOBAL INVESTORS LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Legal Manager to manage legal risks and assist in corporate secretarial matters. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and preferably 3 years of relevant legal experience, strong analytical skills, and a proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role involves reviewing agreements, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position values continuous learning and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Preferably 3 years in legal practice and/or related in-house role.
• Knowledge of ISDA and derivatives advantageous.
• Eager to learn candidates without prior experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review various agreements including investment management and licensing agreements.
• Assist in the negotiation and drafting of agreements.
• Make SGX announcements for exchange traded funds as required.
• Manage litigation and provide legal advice as necessary.
• Assist in corporate secretarial matters such as drafting board resolutions.

Skills

Legal analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving approach

Education

Law degree from a recognized local or foreign university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Purpose:

This role is required to manage legal risks within the Company through appropriate use of legal resources (whether in-house or external) and assist in corporate secretarial matters.

Job Responsibilities:

• To review agreements including investment management, investment advisory, sub-management / advisory, distribution, Marketing and feeder type agreements, financial derivatives documentation, unit trust documentation, product term sheets/subscription agreements, broker agreements, licensing agreements, fund set up and offer documentation, listing of funds on the SGX, NDAs, MOUs and miscellaneous service provider agreements etc.
• To assist in the negotiation and drafting of agreements.
• To make SGX announcements for exchange traded funds as required under the Listing Manual.
• To assist in intellectual property related work.
• To assist in the structuring of transactions and development of new products. External counsels may be engaged as appropriate.
• To identify legal issues and legal risks associated with transactions and products and suggest mitigating measures to address them.
• To approve and manage the appointment of external counsel and legal expenses.
• To manage litigation by or against the Company or its subsidiary, if any, with the assistance of external counsel.
• To advise on and review, and revise documentation to comply with existing / new regulatory requirements.
• To provide legal advice as necessary.
• To assist in corporate secretarial matters, such as drafting board resolutions, organising and managing annual general meetings, etc.

Pre-requisites:

• Law degree from a recognized local or foreign university.
• Strong legal analytical skills with good grounding in fundamental legal principles.
• Ability to write and communicate well.
• Preferably 3 years in legal practice and/or related in-house role (in the financial industry would be preferable and in the asset management experience would be advantageous). Candidates without prior experience but with a good grounding in fundamental legal principles and eager to learn will be considered for this in-house opportunity.
• Knowledge of ISDA and derivatives would be advantageous.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, in particular, MS Word and Powerpoint.
• Team player, good interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to continuous learning and excellence, practical approach to problem solving applying legal knowledge.

Other Information:

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Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.