Legal Counsel

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description



FIND YOUR \'BETTER\' AT AIA

We don\xe2\x80\x99t simply believe in being \xe2\x80\x98The Best\xe2\x80\x99. We believe in better - because there\xe2\x80\x99s no limit to how far \xe2\x80\x98better\xe2\x80\x99 can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their \'better\' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR .....
Provide Legal, Company Secretariat and Governance support and oversight to the Luxembourg UCITS SICAV AIA Investment Funds, the Singapore constituted variable capital company, AIA VCC, as well as any other collectivizing efforts within AIA that may be set up or managed by AIAIM (collectively, the \xe2\x80\x9cFunds Platform\xe2\x80\x9d) and support to the AIAIM Funds team in respect of their funds/unit-linked business/long term savings related activities.

Legal: Support the legal and contractual needs of AIA relating to:


  • the formation/launch/restructuring/termination and/or liquidation of sub-funds/schemes for different fund strategies spanning public markets and traditional asset classes to private markets and alternative asset classes. Such would include drafting, reviewing and negotiating the associated agreements, contracts and other documents (eg investment management agreement, sub-investment management agreement, vendor/service provider agreements, account opening documentation, prospectus/offering documents/PPM, notices to shareholders, PHS/KIIDs/PRIIPs (or equivalent)) and coordinating the prospectus lodgements/ re-lodgements/amendments/supplements, authorisation/recognition/ notification of the Funds Platform in the in-scope jurisdictions.

  • the distribution of the sub-funds/schemes under the Funds Platform to investors, which are mainly AIA Business Units. Such would include drafting, reviewing and negotiating the associated agreements (e.g Sub-Distribution agreements, subscription agreements, side/fee letters) and other documents (including disclaimers for marketing collaterals, credit facilities, index and website providers).

  • the ESG aspects of fund strategies including but not limited to drafting and reviewing the ESG related disclosures and contractual provisions in offering documents and agreements with inputs from the Funds team, Investment ESG Centre of Excellence and external counsel where required.

  • communication with regulators, statutory bodies and other authorities when required under the supervision of the Head of Legal & Governance and where required, though the external counsel.

  • the management and oversight of external counsels (Singapore, Hong Kong, Luxembourg etc.) and service providers (e.g. company secretary and domiciliary agent) including procuring advice or services, coordinating with internal stakeholders, evaluating the quality and cost of services of such parties.

  • any audit, due diligence and service level review exercise.

  • the provision or procuring ad hoc advice and support to the Funds Platform/products team and other stakeholders on their projects and initiatives as may be required from time to time.

  • provision of ad hoc guidance to other AIA Asset Management Companies or Business Unit as subject matter expert.


Regulatory:

  • Keep abreast of laws and regulations relating to the Funds Platform (relevant Singapore, Luxembourg, European Union and regulations of the in-scope jurisdictions) and advising stakeholders of the same including whether updates to the Policies or agreements/documentation relating to the Funds Platform would be required.


Company Secretarial and Governance:

  • Provide and/or supervise the provision of corporate secretarial and Board support for the Funds Platform including meeting logistics, recording or review of minutes, coordinating the preparation of Board papers and reporting on board actions, manage meeting schedules and prepare and/or review agenda and resolutions and ensuring that key corporate documents and records are maintained and filed in accordance with regulatory requirements and timelines.

  • Facilitate and support the administration of the Funds Platform\xe2\x80\x99s Governance.


Initiatives/Projects:

  • Support any initiatives and projects as may be requested by the Head of Legal and Governance from time to time.


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  • Job Id
    JD1254554
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Education
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