Legal Counsel

ABAXX SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore seeks a Legal Counsel to provide in-house legal support for product development, contract drafting, and regulatory review. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience, preferably in commodities or financial markets, and must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work well with cross-functional teams. This role offers a chance to be part of a pioneering team in a rapidly growing exchange and clearing house.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in a law firm or financial institution, ideally in commodities trading.
• Experience with capital markets or general corporate law is a plus.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage product development and contract drafting.
• Support commercial and market data teams with legal documentation.
• Provide legal support for contract delivery and dispute resolution.
• Review legal and regulatory requirements for new trading platforms.

Skills

Legal expertise in product development

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in cross-functional teams

Problem-solving skills

Education

Law degree from a reputable institution

Job description

The Legal Counsel will act as in-house legal counsel to Abaxx Exchange and Clearing House (“Abaxx Exchange”), reporting directly to the General Counsel of Abaxx Exchange. He/she will be expected to focus on providing legal support on product development, commercial programs, delivery under contracts and spot precious metals platform development. The Legal Counsel will play an active role as part of a dynamic team in Singapore’s newest exchange and clearing house, and will be expected to contribute not only to the legal support function, but to provide strategic input and leadership as the company continues to grow exponentially to meet the needs of the energy transition market.

The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, able to think on their feet and find solutions in dynamic environment, and be detailed oriented and rigorous in their approach to work. Experience in a relevant market such as commodities trading, exchanges or clearing houses would also be beneficial, although not strictly necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Product Development Management and Contract DevelopmentLegal and Regulatory review of products prior to launchProduct contract draftingCoordination between stakeholders (including the Product, Commercial, Risk, Regulatory teams, external counsel) across various jurisdictions including Europe, North America and Asia.Managing the product development process from product initiation through to launch
• Commercial Program DevelopmentSupporting the Commercial team in developing legal documentation for commercial programs, including incentive programs.Supporting the Market Data team in developing legal documentation and assisting in contract execution with counterparties for the market data program.
• DeliveryProviding legal support through physical delivery of contracts, including assisting in the dispute resolution process and the involvement of the Delivery Committee.
• Precious MetalsLegal and regulatory review for the expansion of Precious Metals spot trading platform to new jurisdictions.Review and development of legal documentation for the platform.
• Assist the General Counsel in legal strategic planning and implementation of business plans as a key member of the Legal team.
• Undertake such other tasks/projects as may be assigned by the General Counsel from time to time.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• At least 4-6 years of prior work experience in a reputable law firm, company or financial institution, preferably in the commodities trading industry, and/or exchanges and clearing house space.
• Experience in capital markets, general corporate, or financial markets are also welcomed.
• Ability to work well in cross-functional teams, possesses strong communication skills and is able develop good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly motivated and keen to be part of the pioneer team in developing an exchange and clearing house led by a team of industry leaders.
• Detailed, hard working and solutions-orientated.
• Law degree from a reputable