Head of Legal & Compliance

Look Capital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Look Capital in Singapore seeks Head of Legal & Compliance to lead the legal and compliance function, partnering with senior management on fund activities, regulatory governance, and cross-border arrangements.

You will draft and review core documents (PPM, LPA, Subscription Agreements, SAFE), oversee MAS/SFA AML/KYC compliance, and coordinate with regulators and external counsel.

Fluent English and Chinese are required to liaise with counterparties; prior CMS/SFC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 5–10 years in legal/compliance within financial services.
• Experience with funds, asset management or fund platforms preferred.
• 2–3 years in a reputable law firm focusing on funds or finance regulation preferred.
• Fluent in Chinese and English; able to liaise with counterparties in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead all legal matters relating to investment and fund activities.
• Draft, review and negotiate key legal documents: PPM, LPA, Subscription Agreements, SAFE.
• Provide legal advice on fund structuring, investment transactions, and cross-border arrangements.
• Handle corporate legal matters, commercial agreements, and provide sound legal judgment.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Legal drafting

Stakeholder management

Bilingual: English/Chinese

CMS/SFA familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Look Capital is a regulated and established multi-family office with a Capital Market Services (CMS) license in Singapore. We are committed to serving Asian tech elites. Leveraging technology to empower finance, we provide our clients with a one-stop solution including global asset allocation, overseas financial and legal infrastructure setup, as well as cutting-edge industry research.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Head of Legal & Compliance to lead the legal & compliance function at Look Capital. This role will be a key strategic partner to senior management, covering fund and investment-related legal work, regulatory compliance, and overall legal governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all legal matters relating to the firm’s investment and fund activities.
• Draft, review and negotiate key legal documents, including but not limited to: PPM (Private Placement Memorandum), LPA (Limited Partnership Agreement), Subscription Agreements, SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)
• Provide legal advice on fund structuring, investment transactions, and cross-border arrangements.
• Handle corporate legal matters, commercial agreements, and provide sound legal judgment to support business decisions.

Compliance Framework & Oversight

• Oversee and enhance the firm’s compliance framework in line with MAS regulations and international standards.
• Act as the key advisor to management on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with CMS license requirements and relevant regulations (SFA, AML/KYC, CRS, FATCA).
• Serve as the primary point of contact with regulators (including MAS).
• Lead regulatory inspections, audits, and inquiries.
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings and reporting.
• Identify and assess legal and compliance risks across investment activities and new products.
• Provide practical, business-oriented advice on wealth management and investment strategies.
• Work closely with investment, compliance and external counsel where required.

Team & Culture

• Build and lead the legal and compliance function over time.
• Promote a strong governance and compliance culture across the organization.
• Support internal training on legal and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, or related field.
• 5-10 years of overall relevant experience in legal and/or compliance with financial services, asset management or fund platforms
• Qualified lawyer is strongly preferred
• At least 2-3 years of prior experience in a reputable law firm in funds and investment, or Finance Regulation, is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to handle complex transactions or legal matters, work closely with senior stakeholders, and provide practical, business-oriented legal judgment.
• Experience with CMS-licensed entities (Singapore) or SFC-licensed firms (Hong Kong) is highly preferred.
• Familiar with CMS-licensed entities in Singapore and MAS regulatory framework
• Solid knowledge of SFA, AML/KYC, CRS, FATCA and related regulations
• Hands-on experience in drafting and reviewing investment and fund documentation (PPM, LPA, SAFE, subscription agreements, etc.)
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in both Chinese and English is required in order to process documents and liaise with counterparties in both languages

Equal Opportunity Statement

LOOK CAPITAL is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.