In-House General Counsel – Global Compliance & Digital Assets

hermeneutic Investments; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial investment firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced General Counsel to lead legal processes and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of legal/compliance experience, preferably in a hedge fund or trading firm. Responsibilities include structuring international entities, overseeing compliance, and drafting contracts. The role requires excellent communication skills and an ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hedge fund or trading firm is preferred.
• Expertise in digital asset custody and multi-jurisdictional compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Structure and maintain international entities.
• Oversee regulatory compliance obligations.
• Draft and review contracts.
• Support profit-share and equity-related legal programs.
• Lead legal work related to financing instruments.

Skills

Compliance and legal experience

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

8+ years in legal/compliance role

Job description

A financial investment firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced General Counsel to lead legal processes and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of legal/compliance experience, preferably in a hedge fund or trading firm. Responsibilities include structuring international entities, overseeing compliance, and drafting contracts. The role requires excellent communication skills and an ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.