Senior Legal Counsel, Global Asset Management

Our client is a leading global asset management firm seeking a Legal Counsel to support its institutional and distribution businesses across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial and investment management documentation, including institutional investment management and advisory agreements.
• Partner closely with investment, distribution, product management, client onboarding and operations teams to provide practical legal advice and facilitate business objectives.
• Support business development initiatives, including responses to client requests and mandates, while identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks.
• Review and negotiate distribution, platform and other commercial agreements relating to investment products and services.
• Advise on legal, regulatory and governance matters impacting the asset management business, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and industry requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance on their implications for the business, product offerings and operating framework.
• Participate in governance committees, working groups and strategic initiatives, offering commercially focused legal input to key stakeholders.
• Support new product launches and business projects, including matters relating to sustainability, regulatory change and market developments.
• Undertake legal research and prepare analyses, presentations and recommendations for senior management and business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 8 to 15 years PQE gained in private practice and/or an in-house legal function within asset management, investment management or financial services.
• Strong experience negotiating investment management, distribution and other commercial agreements.

Consultant Registration No. R1332494

Singapore Employment Agency License No: 16S8069

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