Senior Legal Counsel - Fund Management/Custody Fund Services (Financial Services)

BeathChapman Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal and regulatory advisory support. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years post-qualification experience, preferably in banking or fund management. Responsibilities include drafting agreements and advising on regulatory compliance. This role offers the opportunity to work with a high-performing legal team and engage with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of post‑qualification experience required.
• In‑house experience in banking or fund management necessary.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on fund administration and investor services.
• Draft and negotiate regulatory documents.
• Manage external counsel as necessary.

Skills

Drafting commercial agreements

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer in England & Wales or New York

Job description

The Role:

We are partnering with a global financial institution to appoint a seasoned Legal Counsel who will support the Head of Legal in providing comprehensive legal and regulatory advisory across the organisation’s expanding international operations.

This role sits within a high-performing legal team and will be instrumental in advising on a wide spectrum of matters related to fund administration, investor services, banking, custody, regulatory reporting, and corporate secretarial functions. You will provide hands‑on support in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial and regulatory documents, while ensuring business stakeholders clearly understand associated risks and obligations. The position also involves managing external counsel when needed, supporting new business initiatives, contributing to internal governance committees, and maintaining legal precedents in line with market and regulatory developments.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 7–10 years of post‑qualification experience, admitted in England & Wales or New York.
• Prior in‑house experience within banking, fund management, or fund services.
• Strong capability in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and regulatory agreements.
• Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and support cross‑functional initiatives.

Please feel free to send your resume to Raiza [e-mail] or to Linus [e-mail] for a discussion.

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BeathChapman Pte Ltd
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