About the role
Provide primary legal and compliance support to the fund structuring/management business in Global Financial Markets (GFM). Responsibilities include advising on regulatory obligations, reviewing legal documents, preparing standard form documentation, managing external lawyers, and providing general legal/compliance advice. Requires 5-10 years post-qualification experience, qualified lawyer (UK or Singapore), expertise in fund establishment, derivatives, and regulatory knowledge.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide primary legal and compliance support to the fund structuring / management business in GFM
- Assist and advise GFM on set up and ongoing regulatory obligations of asset management entities including VCCs, unit trusts, and other fund structures
- Review and approve legal documents (including bank product and customer documentation)
- Identify, advise on, and manage legal and compliance risks associated with fund structuring/management business
- Prepare and update standard form documentation and structured product documentation (e.g., private product memorandum, termsheet, subscription agreement)
- Ensure legal and regulatory requirements are reflected in documentation and internal procedures
Requirements
- At least 5-10 years of post-qualification relevant experience with a fund management company, financial institution, or in private practice
- Qualified lawyer of UK or Singapore
- Expertise and experience with establishment of funds (in particular VCCs) and issuance of fund products
- Expertise and experience with derivatives and/or structured products preferred
- Strong awareness of regulations/laws in Singapore, regionally and globally (MAS Notices, Banking Act, Companies Act, SFA, FAA, VCC Act, Code of CIS)
- Comprehensive product knowledge of financial services and investment banking activities