Senior Associate

FIRST PLUS ASSET MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a lawyer for its in-house legal team. This role involves advising on a wide range of commercial contracts and providing legal support for investment teams. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Law, be qualified to practice in Singapore or another common law jurisdiction, and have at least 2 years PQE. Proficiency in Mandarin and strong organizational skills are essential. This position offers broad exposure to legal matters across SEA and China.

Qualifications

• 2 years PQE.
• Legal experience gained in fund management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise and draft a wide range of general commercial contracts.
• Draft and manage corporate secretarial documents.
• Provide legal input for transaction execution.
• Deliver day-to-day legal advice and support.
• Execute ad-hoc legal assignments.
• Assist with fund management legal activities.

Skills

Proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written)

Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Qualified to practice in Singapore or one common law jurisdiction

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a lawyer to join its in-house legal team in Singapore. The organisation operates across SEA (principally in Singapore) and China. The role offers broad exposure to general commercial and corporate matters, supporting business, mid-offices, back office and transactions across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Advise, draft, support a wide range of general commercial contracts including NDAs, introducer agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, services agreements, collaborative agreements, and operational contracts
• Draft and manage corporate secretarial documents such as Directors’ Resolutions In Writing and board minutes to ensure compliance and governance standards
• Provide legal input and support to investment and non-investment teams on commercial and investment-related documents to facilitate transaction execution
• Deliver day-to-day legal advice and support to investment teams, non-investment teams, and internal stakeholders to mitigate legal risks and enable business decisions
• Execute ad-hoc legal assignments for group companies as directed by the direct supervisor
• Assist direct supervisor with fund management legal activities, including reviewing fund offering documents such as Private Placement Memoranda, Offering Memorandum, Management Agreements, fund subscription agreements, and brokerage-related agreements

Required competencies and certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law and qualification to practice in Singapore or at least one common law jurisdiction
• Proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written) to support regional and China-related legal matters
• 2 years PQE
• Legal experience gained in fund management is a Plus
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Ability to work independently with self-initiative, manage multiple concurrent tasks, and adapt to a fast-growing environment
• Strong organizational skills with meticulousness and resourcefulness
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint