Legal Counsel, Private Equity (Associate Director)

About the role

CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd., an integrated financial services provider offering equities trading, investment banking, wealth management and other services in over 15 countries, is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel with a strong background in private equity funds. This is a mid-level Associate Director role for a candidate able to work with a good degree of independence, supporting senior leadership, investment teams and external counsel across the fund lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate fund establishment agreements (NDAs, subscription agreements, limited partnership agreements, side letters, private placement memoranda, management and fund administration agreements) and investment documentation for portfolio companies.
• Coordinate with external counsel on due diligence for potential investments to identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
• Review investor qualifications, subscription agreements and compliance documents to ensure funds are raised in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the fund complies with securities, corporate law and investment management regulations.
• Support corporate governance for the fund and its portfolio companies, including managing conflicts of interest.
• Advise management on legal risks so they can make choices within an acceptable risk profile.

Required profile

• Law degree from a recognised institution and admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a law firm or asset management/private equity environment.
• Strong background in private equity fund formation, structuring and transactions.
• Ability to work with investment, finance, risk and compliance teams, and to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Extensive experience negotiating and drafting fund documentation.
• Understanding of corporate law, finance and private equity transactions.
• Negotiation, communication and analytical skills, with the ability to explain legal issues to non-legal audiences.