Legal Counsel

4 days ago

Singapore THE HASHING COMPANY PTE. LTD. Full time

We are seeking an experienced and strategic **Legal Counsel**to join our team. This role serves as a key legal advisor to the Group and is structured to provide comprehensive legal support which primarily focuses on **investment-related matters**including fund structuring, M&A, regulatory compliance, and legal due diligence— while also supporting **group-level legal matters and strategic projects**across the organization.

This role requires solid expertise in the **asset management industry**, specifically in **KYC/AML compliance**. In addition to investment-focused work, the role involves providing general legal advice and support to Group’s affiliated entities across multiple jurisdictions. You will serve as a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- Conduct legal due diligence on investment targets and counterparties.
- Provide legal support for direct and indirect investments in private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and venture capital.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., AIFMD, SEC, MAS, SFC, FATCA, CRS, AML/KYC).
- Liaise with regulatory bodies and manage regulatory filings and inquiries.
- Support global compliance initiatives and regulatory audits.
- Assist with board communications, resolutions, and corporate secretarial matters.
- Maintain legal entity documentation and support internal governance structures.
- Develop, update and manage legal templates, legal portals, and knowledge management systems.
- Select, engage, and manage external legal counsel, ensuring quality and cost-effective service delivery.

**Other Duties and Responsibilities**
- Provide timely, pragmatic legal advice to the affiliated entities and other internal stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to achieve favorable legal outcomes aligned with business objectives.
- Act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, advising on commercial initiatives and operational decisions.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across business activities.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents and agreements.

**Qualifications, Skills and Competencies**

**Education**

LLB from a recognized university or equivalent.

**Experiences**
- Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally with in-house legal experience in financial institutional settings or a finance-focused legal firm.
- Experience with KYC/AML in licensed financial institutions is highly preferred.
- Exposure to the Crypto sector or regulatory bodies such as FCA or MAS will be an advantage.

**Skills**
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Able to manage multiple legal projects independently
- Fluent in English with a good command of Mandarin is a must
- Discreet, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced and confidential environment.

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