AVP/VP Legal

About Impact Investment Exchange (IIX)

Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is a pioneer in impact investing, dedicated to reshaping finance for sustainable development. Over the past 15+ years, IIX has built the sustainable investing market through:

• Capital Mobilization – Including the Women’s Livelihood Bond Series (6 listed bonds and growing).

• Enterprise Technical Assistance – Supporting impact enterprises across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific.

• Data & Impact Measurement – Leveraging IIX Values, an impact verification tech solution.

• Global Advocacy & Innovation – Driving gender equality and climate action in financial markets through initiatives like the Orange Movement.

Our Impact:

• Mobilized nearly $500M in private-sector capital

• Positively impacted over 160 million lives

• Avoided over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon

• Collected over 90,000+ data points on sustainable MSMEs

In 2024, IIX launched IIX Intelligence, a global data hub evaluating gender diversity, ESG, and climate action among MSMEs. Our work has earned recognition from the Oslo Business for Peace Award and the UN Global Climate Action Award.

About the role

We are seeking an AVP/VP Lawyer to support our legal functions in Southeast Asia (primarily Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam), at HQ in Singapore as well as globally. This hybrid role will be responsible for contract drafting and reviews and negotiations, ensuring regulatory and internal compliance, and providing strategic legal support across IIX’s growing impact investment initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in legal drafting, contract management, and credit documentation, along with excellent research and communication skills. Exposure to litigation would be a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Documentation & Drafting :

• Draft, review, and manage a variety of legal documents, including employment contracts, commercial agreements, NDAs, partnership agreements, and internal policy documents.

2. Compliance Documentation & Drafting :

• Draft, review, and manage a variety of external facing policies and monitor compliance by third parties.

3. Strategic Legal Support :

• Provide legal input on strategic matters as they arise from time to time. Liaise with internal and external counsel as needed

4. Legal Research & Analysis :

• Conduct legal research across multiple jurisdictions and contribute to legal risk assessments, compliance reviews, and regulatory tracking initiatives.

5 . Legal Tech & Case Management :

• Utilize legal software tools, document management systems, and platforms to manage legal records and improve workflow efficiency

4. Team Collaboration & Communication :

• Work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Credit, and Operations teams, offering practical legal insights while demonstrating adaptability, responsiveness, and a collaborative spirit.

Suggested KPI

• High-quality legal drafting with clear, accurate documentation.
• Efficient contract and case management supporting seamless operations.
• Timely legal input for strategic and compliance-related matters.
• Collaborative cross-functional support with strong communication.
• Effective use of legal tools and adherence to compliance standards.

Preferred Qualification & Experience:

• Law degree, legal diploma, or equivalent with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Solid experience in legal drafting and negotiation, particularly in employment law and commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with legal compliance in multiple jurisdictions, ideally including Singapore, and one of Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam and other emerging markets.
• Demonstrated experience managing legal cases or supporting legal transitions such as startup relocation or international expansion.
• Strong command of legal research and document management tools; familiarity with e-discovery platforms is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal language for non-legal stakeholders.
• A team player with strong organizational skills, high integrity, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Why Join IIX?

• Work at the intersection of law, finance, and impact .
• Join a diverse and mission-aligned team reshaping capital markets.
• Gain experience in global, cross-sector legal and credit documentation practices.
• Opportunity for professional growth within a pioneering sustainable finance institution

At IIX, we look for individuals who are:

• Passionate – Dedicated to impact investing and social finance

• Resilient – Able to navigate challenges in emerging markets

• Equitable – Committed to maximizing measurable social and financial impact

• Maverick – Independent, innovative, and bold in their approach

Application Process

• Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and motivation for applying.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Your personal data will be used strictly for recruitment purposes.