Legal Counsel (9 months contract) - Venture Capital Firm

Space Executive; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture capital platform in Singapore is seeking a mid-level Legal Counsel for a 9-month contract. The candidate will advise on investment legal aspects, draft key documents, and support portfolio companies. Ideal applicants are qualified lawyers with 5-7 years of experience, proficient in M&A or venture capital transactions, and possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with a top-tier law firm or VC.
• Solid grounding in M&A, venture capital, or private equity transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal aspects of investments including structuring and transaction execution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate investment-related documentation.
• Support portfolio companies on follow-on investments and exits.
• Coordinate with external counsel and stakeholders for deal execution.
• Assist in legal risk management and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Strong transactional experience

Able to work independently

Strong interpersonal skills

Commercial, solution-oriented mindset

Education

Qualified lawyer

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.