Legal Counsel - Family Office

About the role

A Family Office in Singapore is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its legal team and work alongside existing legal advisors. The role complements current legal support and takes ownership of matters that match the candidate's specific background.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and consolidate contracts, agreements and legal documents covering investments, operations and governance.
• Assist with the setup and administration of family trusts and foundations, including periodic compliance reviews of trustee and foundation structures.
• Support equity investment transactions, including structuring, due diligence, drafting, negotiation and exit arrangements, with a focus on private equity and venture capital fund investments.
• Handle incorporation, governance and statutory filings in coordination with corporate secretarial providers.
• Perform other legal and compliance tasks as assigned, with discretion and confidentiality.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, admitted to the Bar in at least one jurisdiction.
• 3-6 years of post-qualification experience, able to work independently with minimal onboarding.
• Bilingual proficiency in spoken and written English and Mandarin, to liaise with stakeholders across jurisdictions.