DC13359908 - Legal Counsel (6 Months Contract)

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to support cross-border capital markets transactions. This role requires a qualified lawyer with 4-7 years of experience in financial services or law firms, adept at handling regulatory compliance and legal documentation. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of capital market laws and be comfortable working in multinational teams. This position offers a chance to significantly impact the firm's legal strategy in APAC.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in a leading law firm or financial services institution.
• Experience with regulatory matters and cross-border transactions in Asia.
• Familiarity with Singapore securities laws and MAS regulations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on cross-border transactional and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate capital markets and financial markets documentation.
• Partner with business teams for strategic initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in new products and initiatives.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business.

Skills

Legal advice on cross-border transactions

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Strong technical knowledge of financial laws

Education

Qualified lawyer admitted in Singapore or other common-law jurisdictions

Job description

The Company

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support cross‑border capital markets transactions and regulatory matters within the financial services industry. The role works closely with business and compliance teams to draft, negotiate, and advise on complex financial products and strategic initiatives across APAC.

The Role

• Provide legal advice on cross‑border transactional and regulatory matters, supporting APAC capital markets activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of capital markets and financial markets documentation.
• Partner with business teams to support the execution of strategic initiatives, including advising on regulatory requirements and approval processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and transactional risks, while offering practical and solutions‑oriented legal input on new products and initiatives.
• Work closely with Compliance and internal Legal stakeholders to ensure alignment with regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Monitor and communicate key legal and regulatory developments relevant to businesses.

Your Profile

• Qualified lawyer admitted in Singapore, Hong Kong, England & Wales, the United States, or another common‑law jurisdiction.
• 4–7 years of relevant legal experience, gained in a leading law firm or financial services institution.
• Experience advising financial institutions on cross‑border transactions and regulatory matters in Asia is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of laws relating to capital markets, securities, derivatives, structured finance, and related tax considerations.
• Comfortable working in multinational, cross‑functional teams; familiarity with Singapore securities laws and MAS regulations is an advantage.
• Knowledge of U.S. securities laws and banking regulations, and their impact on global business models, is a plus.

Apply Today

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