Job Description

Our client is a Private Equity group based in Asia with global footprint. They are the largest healthcare sector dedicated investment platform that invest in the strong-growth industry. The firm is committed to creating value and integrating global resources and focuses on opportunities across the sector. The firm is currently recruiting for an in-housel General Counsel to be based in their Singapore headquarter.

The is an excellent opportunity to be part of growing platform with investments in the strong-growth industry.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for firm-wide all aspects of legal, regulatory compliance, and governance, globally covering rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Provides strategic guidance, consultation, and support to senior executives on a comprehensive range of legal and compliance issues with respect to firm’s global growth strategies
• Involved in carrying out the strategy of the institution
• Manage external counsels engaged for the firm’s global business
• Coordinate with and support the Management Committee and Human Resources professionals on legal aspects of employee and benefits matters
• Establish key performance objectives and prioritize the activities of the Legal and Compliance team, in alignment with other Global business objectives
• Optimize fund structures and supporting new fund launches
• Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically
• Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action
• Involved w the day-to-day legal aspects of operational matters such as fund raising, litigation and employment, etc.
• Represent/oversee the representation of the firm in judicial and administrative proceedings, as well as working with other state agencies.
• Opportunity to provide legal support and input into portfolio acquisitions.

• 15+ years of experience in global investment management, private equity and/or asset management.
• Strong understanding of Fund formation and Regulatory Compliance in various jurisdictions such as Singapore, US, UK etc.
• Proven leadership and people development experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and global business perspective.
• Highly driven and ambitious self-starter.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigations, labor law, etc)
• In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations
• Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
• Well-versed in how business operate with financial acumen
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas
• Excellent judgement and analytical skills
• Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to “see around the corner”
• BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree from reputable universities.
• Professional legal qualification required.
• MA or BSc in Business Administration will be preferred.