Legal Consultant - Financial Services - Fixed Income and Credit Transactions

Trellis Group; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Singapore seeks experienced Legal professionals specializing in Fixed Income and Credit Transactions. Candidates should have 8-10 PQE, with strong transactional backgrounds and the ability to independently manage complex matters. Responsibilities include providing legal advice on transactions and ensuring legal compliance. This role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and the flexibility to work both remotely and onsite.

Benefits

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• 8–10 PQE with a minimum of 8 years post qualification experience, ideally around VP level.
• Experience in fixed income, credit, and markets advisory work.
• Ability to provide commercially focused legal advice under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on fixed income and credit transactions.
• Advise front office teams on macro and credit products.
• Ensure legal risks are managed in line with internal policies.

Skills

Legal advice on fixed income transactions

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Legal qualification (PQE)

Job description

We are currently looking for experienced Legal professionals with Fixed Income and Credit Transactions experience to work with our Fortune 500 clients in Singapore!

Minimum Qualifications

• 8–10 PQE, with a minimum of 8 years post qualification experience and ideally around VP level
• Significant experience in fixed income, credit, and markets advisory work
• Strong transactional background (macro or credit) with the ability to manage end to end matters independently
• Private practive and In house experience within financial institutions is highly preferred
• Ability to provide clear, commercially focused legal advice under tight timelines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on fixed income and credit transactions, including structuring, documentation, and regulatory considerations
• Provide advisory input on transactional matters rather than serving as a pure negotiator
• Advise front office teams on macro and credit products, and support BAU transactional workflows, including reviewing, drafting, and advising on a range of market related agreements
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across Singapore and regional markets
• Ensure legal risks are identified, assessed, and managed in line with internal policies and regulatory expectations

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers a range of competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits and paid time off. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites work both / either remotely or on site with our clients, depending on theirs and client’s preferences.

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