Inhouse Legal Senior Associate

Franklin medici family office pte.ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-family office in Singapore is seeking an Inhouse Legal Senior Associate with 2-6 years of experience to act as a core internal legal advisor on private wealth and investment-related matters. The role involves advising on family office establishment, supporting regulatory compliance, drafting legal documentation, and providing legal input on investment matters. Ideal candidates should have a strong legal background, excellent drafting skills, and experience with UHNW clients. This position offers growth opportunities within a lean, influential team.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years' post-qualification experience in private wealth, trust, corporate, funds, or regulatory practice.
• Strong grounding in trust, corporate, and regulatory frameworks relevant to family offices.
• Experience working with UHNW clients or financial institutions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on family office establishment and ongoing regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documentation including investment advisory agreements.
• Provide legal input on investment structures and transactions.

Skills

Independent legal judgment

Strong drafting skills

Practical communication

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks

Education

LL.B. from a recognised university

Job description

Inhouse Legal Senior Associate

About Us

Franklin Medici Family Office is a Singapore-based multi-family office serving Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) families across Asia. We advise on complex wealth structuring, tax-efficient investment platforms, and cross-border asset planning, working closely with principals, external advisors, and regulators.

We are seeking a Legal Senior Associate (2–6 PQE) who enjoys combining legal judgment with commercial thinking in a discreet, principal-facing environment.

The Role

You will act as a core internal legal advisor on private wealth, regulatory, and investment-related matters, supporting both the firm and its UHNW clients. This is a hands‑on role with direct exposure to decision‑makers, complex cross‑border issues, and sophisticated structuring work.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on family office establishment, structuring, and ongoing regulatory matters, including MAS submissions and engagement.

• Support private wealth, trust, succession, and asset‑protection planning in coordination with external legal and tax advisors.

• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documentation including investment advisory agreements, fund‑related contracts, shareholder agreements, and trust‑related instruments.

• Provide legal input on investment structures, transactions, and due diligence where applicable.

• Translate complex legal and regulatory issues into practical, commercially‑sound advice for internal stakeholders and clients.

• Serve as a key legal contact for MAS-related matters, including licensing, filings, and regulatory correspondence.

• Own and oversee legal and compliance risk areas.

• Maintain and enhance internal compliance frameworks to support a growing family office platform.

Requirements

• LL.B. from a recognised university.

• 2–6 years’ post‑qualification experience in private wealth, trust, corporate, funds, or regulatory practice.

• Singapore‑qualified or trained in another Common Law jurisdiction (PRC qualification is a plus but not required).

• Strong grounding in trust, corporate, and regulatory frameworks relevant to family offices or asset management.

• Able to exercise independent legal judgment in a fast‑moving, high‑discretion environment.

• Clear, practical communicator with strong drafting skills.

• Experience working with UHNW clients, family offices, financial institutions, or professional advisory firms is advantageous.

• English required; Mandarin proficiency preferred for Mandarin‑speaking clients.

Why Join Us

• Principal‑facing role with real influence on decisions and structures.

• Exposure to high‑value, cross‑border private wealth and investment matters.

• Lean team with autonomy, responsibility, and room to grow.

• Opportunity to develop into a senior legal or leadership role as the platform expands.