Head of Legal, Investment Firm

Taylor Root; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing investment firm is seeking a Head of Legal in Singapore to lead all legal and compliance matters. This strategic leadership role offers the chance to shape institutional frameworks in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance, transactional work, and collaborating with teams on governance processes. Ideal candidates are qualified lawyers with strong experience in funds and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with rights to practice in Singapore or a major common law jurisdiction.
• Strong experience in funds, venture capital, private equity, or asset management.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance and transactional work.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary legal and compliance advisor for the firm.
• Oversee transactional work for investments and fund activities.
• Support fund formation and governance processes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with internal teams on investor onboarding and legal operations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Transactional work

Ability to work independently

Education

LLB/LLM/JD with rights to practice in Singapore

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing investment firm with a strong presence across Asia-Pacific, managing significant assets and backing some of the region’s most innovative businesses. They are seeking a Head of Legal to lead all legal and compliance matters for the firm.

This is a strategic leadership role reporting directly to senior management, offering the chance to shape institutional-grade frameworks in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities of this Head of Legal, Investment Firm:

• Act as the primary legal and compliance advisor for the firm.
• Oversee transactional work for investments and fund activities.
• Support fund formation and governance processes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with internal teams on investor onboarding and legal operations.

Key Responsibilities of this Head of Legal, Investment Firm:

• Qualified lawyer (LLB/LLM/JD) with rights to practice in Singapore or a major common law jurisdiction.
• Strong experience in funds, venture capital, private equity, or asset management.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance and transactional work.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.