Head of Legal & Compliance

LOOK CAPITAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Look Capital PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Head of Legal & Compliance to lead the legal and regulatory function for fund activities and investment governance. You will ensure MAS/SFA compliance, manage cross-border matters, and advise senior management on risk and strategy.

The role requires a qualified lawyer with 5–10 years in legal/compliance in financial services, experience with CMS/SFC frameworks, and strong leadership to build the function as the firm grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law and qualified lawyer status desirable.
• 5–10 years of experience in legal and/or compliance within financial services, asset management or funds.
• Experience with CMS-licensed entities (Singapore) or SFC-licensed firms (Hong Kong) is highly preferred.
• Fluent in Chinese and English to liaise with counterparties in both languages.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and business judgment.

Responsabilités

• Lead all legal matters relating to the firm’s investment and fund activities.
• Oversee compliance framework in line with MAS regulations and international standards.
• Serve as primary regulatory liaison with MAS and other regulators.
• Provide practical legal advice on fund structuring, investments, and cross-border arrangements.
• Build and lead the legal & compliance function while promoting governance culture.

Connaissances

Legal advisory

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Bilingual (Chinese & English)

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Outils

CMS/SFA knowledge

Description du poste

Company Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Advisory

• 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 AgreementsSAFE (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).

Regulatory Liaison

• 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.

Risk Management & Investment Advisory

• 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 & Requirements

• 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

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.