Legal Counsel - Private Credit/Special Situations
My client is a reputable alternative investment manager seeking a Legal Counsel in Singapore.
This is a unique opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to join a lean, entrepreneurial investment platform and play a key role in supporting investment activity, transaction execution, and broader legal matters across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal support across investment and financing transactions.
- Lead transaction execution and deal-related legal documentation.
- Advise on private credit, special situations, and structured investment opportunities.
- Support negotiations with counterparties, lenders, investors, and external counsel.
- Handle general corporate, governance, and internal legal and compliance matters.
- Partner closely with investment professionals and senior management on legal and commercial issues.
Ideal Candidate
- Approximately 6-12 PQE, although exceptional candidates outside this range will be considered.
- Experience gained in a leading law firm and/or investment platform.
- Exposure to buy-side transactions.
- In-house experience is beneficial but not required.
- Ability to operate independently in a lean and fast-paced environment.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Direct exposure to complex and high-value investment transactions.
- Significant interaction with investment professionals and business leadership.
- Broad legal remit spanning transactional and corporate matters.
- Highly entrepreneurial culture with substantial visibility and impact.
- Long-term growth opportunity as the platform continues to scale internationally.
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