Legal Counsel - Bukit Merah

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Legal Counsel to join our team. This role serves as a key legal advisor to the Group and is structured to provide comprehensive legal support which primarily focuses on investment-related matters including fund structuring, M&A, regulatory compliance, and legal due diligence— while also supporting group-level legal matters and strategic projects across the organization.

You will serve as a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Conduct legal due diligence on investment targets and counterparties.
• Provide legal support for direct and indirect investments in private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and venture capital.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., AIFMD, SEC, MAS, SFC, FATCA, CRS, AML/KYC).
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and manage regulatory filings and inquiries.
• Support global compliance initiatives and regulatory audits.
• Assist with board communications, resolutions, and corporate secretarial matters.
• Maintain legal entity documentation and support internal governance structures.
• Develop, update and manage legal templates, legal portals, and knowledge management systems.
• Select, engage, and manage external legal counsel, ensuring quality and cost-effective service delivery.

• Provide timely, pragmatic legal advice to the affiliated entities and other internal stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to achieve favorable legal outcomes aligned with business objectives.
• Act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, advising on commercial initiatives and operational decisions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across business activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents and agreements.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

Education

LLB from a recognized university or equivalent.

• Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally with in-house legal experience in financial institutional settings or a finance-focused legal firm.
• Experience with KYC/AML in licensed financial institutions is highly preferred.
• Exposure to the Crypto sector or regulatory bodies such as FCA or MAS will be an advantage.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Able to manage multiple legal projects independently
• Fluent in English with a good command of Mandarin is a must
• Discreet, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced and confidential environment.