Legal Counsel - Private Credit / Special Situations

About the role

A reputable alternative investment manager based in Singapore is looking for a Legal Counsel to join its lean, entrepreneurial investment platform. The role plays a key part 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 with investment professionals and senior management on legal and commercial issues

Required profile

• Approximately 6-12 years of post-qualification experience; 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 work independently in a lean, fast-paced environment