Legal Counsel
2 days ago
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Recruitment Consultant | HR and Business SupportThe selection is deliberate and intentional, requiring shortlisted candidates to undergo a committed and extended process. This opportunity will not be suitable for individuals seeking immediate employment.
Company Overview
Our client is a one-of-a-kind Asian venture capital with an investing footprint all over Asia, helping grow more than 50 companies in the past 10 years. Their core philosophy revolves around growing sustainable businesses for the betterment of society, putting thorough research into practice. Their unique management style and investment philosophy are key contributors to their success and rapid growth.
Job Summary
The client is looking for an in-house legal counsel with deep expertise in Southeast Asia markets, skilled in drafting and negotiating investment and commercial agreements across early to growth stage companies. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in managing end-to-end legal processes for their portfolio companies from incorporation to exit, including compliance, audits, and corporate governance. The ideal candidate is an individual contributor who is adaptable and entrepreneurial, and motivated by innovation, venture building, and long-term impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage legal matters across the full company lifecycle, including incorporation, exits, and strike-offs
- Draft and negotiate investment documents (Term Sheets, CLAs, SHAs, Subscription Agreements) across SEA
- Advise on commercial contracts, including NDAs, MOUs, partnership, service, and licensing agreements
- Support compliance and audit processes; identify and resolve non-compliance issues
- Develop and implement internal governance and compliance frameworks
- Oversee corporate secretarial matters and liaise with external service providers
- Provide legal support on other matters as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws from a recognised institution; called to the bar in a Common Law jurisdiction.
- Minimally 3 - 8 years of PQE, ideally in M&A/Private Equity practice or as an in-house counsel in startups.
- Strong foundation in corporate/commercial law and secretarial matters; familiarity with startup funding structures and SEA markets.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills; confident in managing equity and debt structures for early to growth-stage companies.
Why?
This role empowers you to apply your legal and commercial expertise in a fast-evolving, venture-building environment that values innovation, self-awareness, and long-term impact. You'll have the autonomy to shape your scope, contribute beyond traditional legal boundaries, and work flexibly in a setup tailored to your personal effectiveness and growth.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By submitting your application, you give us permission to store and use your data for recruitment purposes in accordance with our privacy policy.
Seniority level- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionLegal
- IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting
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