Legal Counsel – Capital Markets (3-6 PQE) – Singapore

About the role

Our client, a leading Asia‑focused investment firm, is hiring a Legal Counsel to join its Public Markets team in Singapore. The role sits within a structured, buy‑side platform and provides legal support across the full lifecycle of listed‑market investments in Greater China.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct legal due diligence and manage transaction execution for listed‑market investments, including placements, PIPEs and pre‑IPO deals.
• Draft, review and negotiate subscription, placement and related commercial documentation.
• Advise investment professionals on transaction structures, securities regulations, disclosure obligations and market conduct in Hong Kong and China.
• Support governance, information‑barrier and conflicts‑management processes, including restricted and watch‑list monitoring.
• Assist pre‑ and post‑trade investment compliance, ensuring adherence to investment guidelines and mandate restrictions.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and coordinate with external counsel as needed.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer called to the Bar with 3–6 years post‑qualification experience.
• Capital markets experience gained in‑house at a fund, asset manager or financial institution, or at a leading international or regional law firm.
• Strong exposure to Hong Kong and/or China‑related transactions; familiarity with the Hong Kong regulatory regime is highly regarded.
• Experience with placements, PIPEs, pre‑IPO investments or other public‑markets transactions.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin to review Chinese‑language documentation and liaise with Mandarin‑speaking counterparties.

Required skills