Our client, a leading Venture Capital with a diverse portfolio of investments globally is looking to fill a newly created Legal Counsel (2-4 PQE) role.

Reporting into a Senior Counsel, the successful candidate will be entrusted to provide advice on a broad range of transactional (M&A/VC), funds, general corporate commercial, regulatory as well as compliance matters.

You are LLB qualified and called to the Singapore Bar (min 2 PQE). You should come with a combination of in-house as well as private practice (candidates coming directly from law firm would be most welcomed to apply). Prior experience in advising on M&A/VC transactions would be a must and exposure to funds related work would be a major plus (although not essential).

This is an excellent opportunity for junior lawyers in private practice to transit into an in-house role with broad commercial exposure as well as dynamic career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on transactional (M&A/VC) matters i.e., investments/divestments, funds formation; etc
• Provide ad-hoc legal support to portfolio companies
• Advise stakeholders on possible legal risk and provide mitigation strategies
• Draft and review a broad range of commercial contracts
• Assist in the drafting of legal policies, guidelines, legal templates, and other documents to ensure best practices
• Developing and maintaining contract templates
• Work with external counsels (whenever appropriate) on a wide array of matters

Key Requirements

• LLB/LLM qualified
• Min 2 PQE
• In-house and law firm (M&A/VC Practice) experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player who can operate independently and in a fast-paced environment

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