Senior Fund Counsel – Investments & Structuring

Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Investment Office); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) Investment Office seeks a Senior Assistant Director, Legal (Fund Counsel) to provide expert legal support for multi-asset investments across geographies. The role requires guiding complex transactions, structuring funds, and advising investment teams on risk and governance considerations.

Ideal candidates will have a law degree and at least 10 years of post-qualification experience, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, in

Qualifications

• Educational qualification: Degree in Law from a reputable institution.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of post-qualification legal experience.
• Domain expertise: Strong background in investment transactions, fund structures, corporate transactions, private markets, and financial investments.
• Skills: Ability to work independently, manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment, and possess strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and advise on fund and investment structures, transaction terms, and related legal documentation.
• Negotiate investment terms and transaction documentation with counterparties and external counsel.
• Advise investment teams on key legal, contractual, governance, and regulatory considerations.
• Provide commercially focused legal advice balancing investment objectives with risk management.

Skills

Investment transactions

Fund structures

Corporate transactions

Private markets

Financial investments

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Education

Law degree

Job description

The Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) Investment Office seeks a Senior Assistant Director, Legal (Fund Counsel) to provide expert legal support for multi-asset investments across geographies. The role requires guiding complex transactions, structuring funds, and advising investment teams on risk and governance considerations.

Ideal candidates will have a law degree and at least 10 years of post-qualification experience, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, in