General Counsel - Funds

SD Legal (Client: Global real estate / data center focused fund); Singapore; On-site; SGD 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Legal is recruiting a General Counsel - Funds on behalf of a global real estate and data center-focused fund with its regional headquarters in Singapore. The role leads the legal function across Asia, overseeing transactions, commercial advisory, and regulatory compliance while managing a team of seven.

You will handle end-to-end transactional work, provide strategic guidance to senior leaders, and participate in regional steering discussions, ensuring regulatory alignment and robust

Qualifications

• 15–20 PQE with international/tier-1 firm and in-house training.
• Strong transactional background in Public M&A, real estate investments and/or funds.
• Exceptional communication with regional stakeholders and C-suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal function across Asia from the regional HQ in Singapore.
• Oversee end-to-end transaction work, advisory, and regulatory support for Real Estate Investments, M&A, and JVs.
• Provide commercial guidance to senior leaders and participate in the APAC steering committee.
• Manage regulatory and compliance alignment alongside deal work.
• Develop, hire, and grow a team of mid-to-senior legal and compliance staff.

Skills

PQE 15-20

International/tier-1 firm training

In-house experience

Transactional background

Stakeholder communication

Job description

General Counsel - Funds

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Organising Institution / Firm

SD Legal (Client: Global real estate / data center focused fund)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

15 - 20 PQE; educated and law firm training from international establishments and tier 1 firms; mix of law firm and in-house experience essential; background in transactional work such as Public M&A, Real Estate Investment, and/or Funds; superb communication skills to handle stakeholders regionally, C-Suite, and global leaders.

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Contextual Overview

SD Legal is recruiting a General Counsel - Funds on behalf of a global real estate and data center-focused fund with its regional headquarters in Singapore. The role involves leading the legal function across Asia, overseeing transactions, commercial advisory, and regulatory compliance while managing a team of seven.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 15 to 20 Years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Background: Training from international and tier-1 law firms combined with essential in-house experience.
• Expertise: Strong background in transactional work including Public M&A, Real Estate Investments, and/or Investment Funds.
• Skills: Superb communication skills for managing regional stakeholders, C-suite executives, and global leaders.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Lead the legal function across Asia from the regional HQ in Singapore.
• Handle end-to-end transaction work, commercial advice, and regulatory support focusing on Real Estate Investments, M&A, JVs, and general corporate matters.
• Provide commercial guidance to senior leaders across the region and participate in the APAC steering committee.
• Manage and oversee regulatory and compliance alignment alongside transactional deal work.
• Develop, hire, and grow a team of mid-to-senior legal and compliance staff.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not Specified

FAQs

• What is the primary focus of the role? The role centers around leading the legal function for a real estate/data center-focused fund in APAC, emphasizing Public M&A, Real Estate Investments, and Funds.
• What experience level is required? Candidates must have 15–20 PQE with a blend of tier-1 law firm training and in-house experience.