Legal Counsel (9 months contract) - Venture Capital Firm

Space Executive; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture capital platform seeks a mid-level Legal Counsel for a 9-month contract in Singapore. The role focuses on advising on investment legalities, drafting agreements, and ensuring compliance across operations. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in M&A, VC, or PE with a commercial and solution-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 5-7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in top-tier law firms or VC/PE in-house roles.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal aspects of investments, including structuring and due diligence.
• Draft and negotiate investment-related documentation.
• Support portfolio companies on exits and governance matters.

Skills

M&A experience

Venture capital knowledge

Private equity transactions

Interpersonal skills

Commercial mindset

Job description

Overview:
We are seeking a mid-level Legal Counsel to join our legal team on a 9-month contract to support ongoing investment and portfolio matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially-minded lawyer with strong transactional experience to gain exposure within a leading venture capital platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on legal aspects of early-stage and growth-stage investments, including structuring, due diligence, and transaction execution.

• Draft, review, and negotiate term sheets, shareholder agreements, subscription agreements, and other investment-related documentation.

• Support portfolio companies on follow-on investments, restructurings, exits, and general corporate governance matters.

• Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely deal execution.

• Assist in legal risk management and compliance initiatives across the fund’s operations.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 5–7 years of post-qualification experience, ideally with a top-tier law firm and/or in-house role in a VC, PE, or investment firm.

• Solid grounding in M&A, venture capital, or private equity transactions.

• Able to work independently and manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a commercial, solution-oriented mindset.