Associate Director Legal, Asset Management firm

Wilson; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced in-house legal counsel. The ideal candidate will provide legal support, draft agreements, and help design fund structures that comply with legal requirements. Applicants should have 9-13 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in law firms or licensed fund management companies. This is a crucial role where proactive measures are taken to mitigate legal risks.

Qualifications

• At least 9-13 years PQE in law firm or fund management industry.
• Experience in licensed fund management companies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to internal departments.
• Design fund structures that meet legal requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents.
• Take measures to avoid legal risks and conflicts.

Skills

Legal expertise

Contract negotiation

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in law

Job description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for in-house legal matters including drafting agreements, addressing compliance issues, and participating in negotiation discussions. In order to succeed, this candidate should feel comfortable working with in-house and outside counsels on a variety of legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the various internal departments
• Help to design fund structures that meet both investor expectations and legal requirements.
• Work with other in-house counsels and outside counsels, as required
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal documents including limited partnership agreement, investment management agreement, shareholder agreement, and sale and purchase agreement
• Taking preemptive measures to avoid legal risks and conflicts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in law with at least 9-13 years PQE in law firm or fund management industry. Experience working in licensed fund management companies is preferred

Consultant Registration No. R1332494

Singapore Employment Agency License No: 16S8069

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