In-house Legal Associate

11 hours ago

Raffles Place, Singapore Franklin medici family office pte. Full time
In-house Legal Associate

About Us

We are a leading multi-family office headquartered in Singapore, serving Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) families across Asia. We provide integrated solutions in tax exemption applicaiton, wealth management, investment structuring etc.

We are seeking a Singapore- or Common Law-trained Legal Associate (3–8 years) to join our in-house legal and compliance team. This role will be pivotal in advising on legal, regulatory, and structuring matters relating to private wealth, family offices, and investment activities.


Key Responsibilities

Legal & Advisory

  • Provide legal advice on family office establishment, structuring, and ongoing compliance, including MAS submissions and follow-ups.
  • Advise on trust, succession, and asset protection structures, and coordinate with external legal and tax advisors.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including fund management agreements, investment advisory contracts, trust deeds, and shareholder agreements.
  • Support UHNW clients on private wealth, tax, and inheritance planning in collaboration with cross-border advisors.
  • Conduct legal due diligence and deal structuring for direct and fund investments (where applicable).

Regulatory & Compliance

  • Liaise with MAS on client-related and firm-related compliance matters, including CMS licensing, reporting, and annual filings.
  • Oversee risk, compliance, and KYC/AML processes for client onboarding and ongoing monitoring (e.g., Source of Wealth / Source of Funds reviews).
  • Maintain internal compliance policies and ensure the firm's activities align with regulatory requirements.

Requirements
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
  • 3–8 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in private wealth, trust, or corporate law.
  • Singapore-qualified or trained in another Common Law jurisdiction. Admission to practice in a Common Law jurisdiction or PRC will be advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of trust law, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks relevant to family offices and fund management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex legal concepts into practical business language.
  • Meticulous, self-driven, and able to act independently with sound commercial judgment.
  • Prior experience working with UHNW clients or financial institutions will be an advantage.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is preferred for effective communication with Mandarin-speaking clients.

What We Offer
  • Exposure to high-value and cross-border transactions involving UHNW families.
  • Collaborative environment with professionals across investment, compliance, and tax advisory disciplines.
  • Opportunity to grow with a dynamic and fast-evolving family office platform in Singapore.

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