Legal Counsel (Funds)

About the role

Cana Consulting is recruiting, on behalf of an established international investment management group active across Asia Pacific, an experienced funds lawyer to join its legal team in Singapore. The role works closely with investment and fund management professionals on fund formation, capital raising, investor documentation and ongoing fund operations. It suits a private practice funds lawyer looking to move in-house, or an existing in-house counsel seeking broader exposure within an international investment platform.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on fund formation, structuring, capital raising and investment-related matters
• Draft, review and negotiate fund documentation, including LPAs, PPMs, subscription agreements and investor side letters
• Advise on fund governance, investor arrangements and ongoing fund operations
• Support investment transactions and other commercial legal matters
• Work with investment, fund management, compliance and finance teams across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage external counsel and coordinate cross-border legal matters

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with about 6-8 years' PQE; Singapore qualification preferred
• Experience in investment funds, fund formation, private capital or investment management
• Commercially minded, proactive and able to work independently
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills