In-House Legal Counsel (Fund Management)

About the role

Silverdale Capital Pte Ltd, licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, manages award-winning funds such as the Silverdale Bond Fund, Silverdale USD India Bond Fund, Silverdale Fixed Maturity Funds and Silverdale Credit Opportunities Fund. It is seeking an accomplished in-house legal counsel, preferably with expertise in mutual funds, financial transactions and cross-border fund distribution, for a role suited to professionals with strong drafting, vetting and negotiation skills.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, interpret and negotiate financial contracts, agreements and legal correspondence.
• Structure and vet agreements with distributors, platforms, retrocession agents and service providers.
• Negotiate and finalise prime brokerage, GMRA, ISDA and custody agreements.
• Provide legal advice on investment structures, financial instruments, cross-border fund distribution and regulatory compliance.
• Analyse legal risks and enforceability concerns in investment products.
• Support marketing, investor relations and due diligence processes, and work with regulators, institutional investors and counterparties.
• Update the Risk Management Program and Internal Compliance Manual and ensure adherence to local and international compliance frameworks.
• Manage and respond to regulatory inquiries and investor due diligence requests.

Required profile

• Law graduate or postgraduate (LLB/LLM) with at least 5 years of experience in financial services, fund management or a top-tier law firm.
• Expertise in investment and fund management laws, fund structuring, financial instruments, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Solution-oriented, proactive and self-driven, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead and drive action.

Candidates apply by sending their CV to the company's careers contact; shortlisted candidates are contacted within 15 days.