Fund Counsel (Legal) - Senior Assistant Director

About the role

The NTU Investment Office, which manages the University's multi-billion-dollar global investment fund, is looking for an experienced Fund Counsel. Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer, the Fund Counsel works on complex investments across a wide range of asset classes, transaction structures and geographies, working closely with investment professionals and key stakeholders to provide legal support throughout the investment lifecycle and help identify and manage legal, regulatory and contractual risks.

Key responsibilities

• Review and advise on fund and investment structures, transaction terms and related legal documentation.
• Negotiate investment terms and transaction documentation with counterparties and external counsel.
• Advise investment teams on key legal, contractual, governance and regulatory considerations.
• Provide commercially focused legal advice that balances investment objectives with appropriate risk management.

Required profile

• Degree in Law from a reputable institution.
• Minimum 10 years of post-qualification legal experience.
• Strong experience in investment transactions, fund structures, corporate transactions, private markets and/or financial investments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters in a fast-paced investment environment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.