Job Description

We are currently looking for experienced Legal professionals with Capital Markets Transactions experience to work with our Fortune 500 clients in Singapore!

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Strong understanding of capital markets transactions across both public and private markets. + Solid transactional experience working with SMEs, banks, and project managers to drive growth.
+ Minimum 5-7 PQE, with flexibility up to 15 PQE.
+ This role is very execution heavy, so they need someone who is a hands on doer rather than someone expecting a strategic oversight.
+ Sustainability experience is a nice to have, but the priority is strong transaction support
+ Experience in Project Financing is a significant advantage

Responsibilities:

Take responsibility for providing legal advice, guidance and support to business units and stakeholders on all legal matters relating to the Transactional and Development Finance business in Asia (which is comprised of the Project and Export Finance ("PEF") team and the Structured and Export Finance ("SEF") team).





Strategy:


Accountability on all Transactional Legal matters in Asia. Maintain close relationships with stakeholders including the PEF and SEF Business Heads to provide them with relevant legal advice, guidance and support. Promote a culture and practice of compliance with legal standards (including conducting business within legal and regulatory requirements, with high ethical standards). Develop thought leadership capability. Lead through example and build an appropriate culture and values. Identify horizon risks and develop strategies to mitigate such risks. Ensure that regulatory reform/changes are appropriately assessed.

Business:


Part of a team providing Transactional legal advice particularly with respect to new products and initiatives. Provide strategic and, where appropriate, proactive advice to the business Management Team and other requisite stakeholders, on all legal and regulatory issues that have a significant impact, working with external counsel as appropriate (and seek to proactively identify such issues). Provide transactional support having regard to Product Programme Authorisation (PPG) parameters and, if applicable, the Group's minimum standards and guidance for the relevant product(s) or service(s). Act as lead lawyer for complex multi-jurisdictional transactions. Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that template documents are fit for purpose.

C

ompensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits and paid time off. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites work both / either remotely or on site with our clients, depending on theirs and client's preferences.


Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today's business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.


Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom's legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities

: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.


Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.


Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.


By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.



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