Legal Counsel - Private Credit/Special Situations

Larson Maddox; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is partnering with a reputable alternative investment manager to appoint a Legal Counsel in Singapore. This role offers exposure to high-value investment transactions and a lean, entrepreneurial platform.

We seek a commercially minded lawyer with 6–12 PQE, strong deal experience, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment. In-house experience is valued but not required; global growth awaits.

Qualifications

• 6–12 PQE, with exceptional candidates considered outside range
• Experience in leading law firm and/or investment platform
• Exposure to buy-side transactions
• In-house experience is beneficial but not required
• Ability to operate independently in a lean, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across investment and financing transactions.
• Lead transaction execution and deal-related legal documentation.
• Advise on private credit, special situations, and structured investment opportunities.
• Support negotiations with counterparties, lenders, investors, and external counsel.
• Handle general corporate, governance, and internal legal and compliance matters.
• Partner closely with investment professionals and senior management on legal and commercial issues.

Job description

My client is a reputable alternative investment manager seeking a Legal Counsel in Singapore.

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to join a lean, entrepreneurial investment platform and play a key role in supporting investment activity, transaction execution, and broader legal matters across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across investment and financing transactions.
• Lead transaction execution and deal-related legal documentation.
• Advise on private credit, special situations, and structured investment opportunities.
• Support negotiations with counterparties, lenders, investors, and external counsel.
• Handle general corporate, governance, and internal legal and compliance matters.
• Partner closely with investment professionals and senior management on legal and commercial issues.

Ideal Candidate

• Approximately 6-12 PQE, although exceptional candidates outside this range will be considered.
• Experience gained in a leading law firm and/or investment platform.
• Exposure to buy-side transactions.
• In-house experience is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to operate independently in a lean and fast-paced environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Direct exposure to complex and high-value investment transactions.
• Significant interaction with investment professionals and business leadership.
• Broad legal remit spanning transactional and corporate matters.
• Highly entrepreneurial culture with substantial visibility and impact.
• Long-term growth opportunity as the platform continues to scale internationally.