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Legal Counsel

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship
Aberdeen Asset Management logo

at Aberdeen Asset Management

Asset Management

Posted 5 days ago

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**Legal Counsel (5+ PQE) - Singapore** Leading reports to Senior Legal Counsel, legally support region-wide operations. Key responsibilities involve advising on business projects' legal aspects, collaborating with stakeholders to assess risks, drafting/negotiating agreements (outsourcing, third party, investment management), and managing external counsels. Liaison with global legal teams on company-wide initiatives. Candidates should hold a Law degree, be Singapore-qualified with 5+ years PQE, preferably experienced in asset management. Essential skills include effective communication, strong analytical and risk management skills, proficiency in English, and advantage in Chinese.

Compensation
Not specified

Currency: Not specified

City
Singapore
Country
Singapore

Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

  • Report to and work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support for the activities in the region
  • Consider and advise on legal issues arising from business activities and projects
  • Work with internal stakeholders to identify and manage risks and create solutions
  • Draft, review and negotiate agreements such as third party and outsourcing contracts, investment management agreements
  • Managing external counsels when required
  • Collaborate with the wider Legal team globally on group-wide initiatives

Job Requirements:

  • Degree in Law
  • Singapore qualified with at least 5 years PQE
  • Knowledge and experience in financial industry. Experience in asset management industry would be an advantage.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills and understanding of risk management
  • Strong command of English (spoken and written). Proficiency in Chinese would be an advantage.

Were committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment.  We define diversity in its broadest sense this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance.  We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.

Legal Counsel

Compensation

Not specified

City: Singapore

Country: Singapore

Aberdeen Asset Management logo
Asset Management

5 days ago

No clicks

at Aberdeen Asset Management

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

**Legal Counsel (5+ PQE) - Singapore** Leading reports to Senior Legal Counsel, legally support region-wide operations. Key responsibilities involve advising on business projects' legal aspects, collaborating with stakeholders to assess risks, drafting/negotiating agreements (outsourcing, third party, investment management), and managing external counsels. Liaison with global legal teams on company-wide initiatives. Candidates should hold a Law degree, be Singapore-qualified with 5+ years PQE, preferably experienced in asset management. Essential skills include effective communication, strong analytical and risk management skills, proficiency in English, and advantage in Chinese.

Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

  • Report to and work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support for the activities in the region
  • Consider and advise on legal issues arising from business activities and projects
  • Work with internal stakeholders to identify and manage risks and create solutions
  • Draft, review and negotiate agreements such as third party and outsourcing contracts, investment management agreements
  • Managing external counsels when required
  • Collaborate with the wider Legal team globally on group-wide initiatives

Job Requirements:

  • Degree in Law
  • Singapore qualified with at least 5 years PQE
  • Knowledge and experience in financial industry. Experience in asset management industry would be an advantage.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills and understanding of risk management
  • Strong command of English (spoken and written). Proficiency in Chinese would be an advantage.

Were committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment.  We define diversity in its broadest sense this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance.  We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.