Legal Counsel

AMETHYST ASIA PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment holding group based in Singapore is seeking a Legal Counsel to draft and negotiate legal documents, liaise with regulators, and provide strategic legal advice. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in the asset management sector, and possess strong communication and analytical skills. This role requires adaptability in a fast-paced, small office environment. Interested candidates should contact Loretta Chan at the provided email.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in law firm or in-house financial institution.
• Preferred experience in asset management/fund management industry.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and agreements.
• Liaise with regulators for regulatory filings and reports.
• Provide strategic legal advice aligned with business needs.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and vendors.
• Assist with client onboarding and compliance.

Skills

Legal drafting

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or related discipline

Job description

Our client is an investment holding group that they have digital technology service and family office business. As the business continues to grow, they are looking for a Legal Counsel and the position is based in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate legal documents and agreements for the group
• Liaise with regulators such as MAS on regulatory filings and reports
• Provide strategic legal advice to the group on the business needs
• Liaise with external legal counsel to provide support for the group
• Assist in implementing client onboarding and KYC/AML compliance
• Manage relationships with external vendors such as law firm, corporate secretary firms etc related to legal and compliance issues
• Work with investment team to provide legal support when necessary
• Keep track on the industry trends on regulatory compliance and update the management
• Other ad-hoc on legal and compliance tasks when necessary

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law or other disciplines
• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in law firm or inhouse financial institution
• Exposure to asset management / fund management industry experience is preferred
• Motivated, independent and collaborative
• Adaptable to work in a small office and fast-paced environment
• Good communication and analytical skills

• Interested parties please send your resume to Loretta Chan, R1876188 at [e-mail].
• Regrettably, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.