Senior Derivatives & Structured Finance Counsel (Consultant)

A&O Shearman

Singapore

On-site

SGD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A&O Shearman in Singapore is seeking highly skilled derivatives and structured finance lawyers to join its Peerpoint consultant panel. You will engage in high-level client work across OTC advisory, securitisations, and regulatory projects.

Ideal candidates have at least four years' PQE at a top-tier firm, a right to work in Singapore, and qualifications to practise in England & Wales, the US, Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia. You may set up a Personal Services Company.

Qualifications

Right to work and reside in Singapore.
Post-qualification experience of 4+ years at a top-tier law firm in this field.
Strong technical knowledge with some Asian experience preferred.
Self-starter with a career as a consultant and drive to perform at a high level.
Ability to lead or work within complex multinational project environments.
Excellent communication and client interfacing skills.
Client-service oriented with strong commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

Provide OTC transactional advisory and related work.
Lead or contribute to securitisations, including synthetic and cash deals.
Handle regulatory developments affecting structured finance.
Work on structured equity financing and corporate equity derivatives; structured credit and commodities.
Interface with international client teams and manage multi-jurisdictional assignments.
Support the development of the consultant panel and client relationships.
Possibly engage in setting up a Personal Services Company as needed.
Assignments typically two to six months, with a minimum four days per week commitment.