Legal & Compliance Vice President

Sourcing Services eFinancialCareers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture capital firm in Singapore is seeking a legal expert to provide comprehensive legal advice and compliance guidance. The role demands a minimum of 6 years experience in legal and compliance within financial institutions. Strong knowledge of MAS regulations is essential. This position offers the opportunity to shape legal frameworks and ensure regulatory adherence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant legal and compliance experience, preferably in financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of MAS regulations governing the financial services.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to senior management on regulatory and compliance issues.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents, including investment agreements.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and oversight of legal costs.

Skills

Legal advice and guidance

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Drafting legal documents

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Job description

Overview

Genedant Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in emerging science and technology ventures and challenges conventional thinking of what is possible. At Genedant Capital, we are looking for an eccentric mix of inter-disciplinary thinkers who have a witty disregard of convention to partner equally mission-driven founders to bring benefits and value to the society. We invest in people. We will invest in you.

Responsibilities

Legal

• Provide legal advice and guidance to senior management and other stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including regulatory compliance, fund formation, corporate governance, and contractual matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including investment agreements, shareholder agreements, and other corporate documents.
• Oversee legal due diligence on potential investments and provide risk assessments.
• Advise senior management on legal risks and implications of business decisions.
• Draft and review board resolutions (e.g., bank account opening, investment approvals).
• Manage legal disputes and litigation processes.
• Advise on relevant legislation, including the Securities and Futures Act (SFA), and other applicable laws.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, including fee negotiations and oversight of legal costs.

Compliance

• Update and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework and policies to ensure adherence to MAS regulations and other applicable laws, and industry best practices.
• Monitor business operations for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct training and provide guidance to employees on compliance topics to foster a strong compliance culture.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, and other stakeholders on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Perform other legal and compliance-related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant legal and compliance experience, preferably within Private Equity, Asset Management, or other financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of MAS regulations, as well as other applicable laws and regulations governing the financial services industry.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.