Legal Counsel

Overview Join to apply for the Legal Counsel role at Advance Intelligence Group . 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants About Advance Intelligence Group Headquartered in Singapore, Advance Intelligence Group is a Series D-backed tech unicorn valued at US$2 billion, and one of the largest independent technology startups based in Singapore. Founded in 2016, the Group has over 2000+ employees and a presence across South and Southeast Asia, Latin America and Greater China serving 700+ enterprise clients, 150,000+ merchants and 30 million+ consumers. The Group is backed by investors SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Warburg Pincus, Northstar, Vision Plus Capital, Gaorong Capital, Pavilion Capital, GSR Ventures and EDBI. We are ranked among LinkedIn's Top 15 Startups in Singapore in 2022. We serve enterprises, consumers and merchants through our key Business Units: ADVANCE.AI is a leading big data and AI company providing digital transformation, fraud prevention and process automation solutions for enterprise clients in banking, fintech, retail and e-commerce. Atome Financial offers consumers greater financial access through technology with its suite of products including Atome, a leading "buy now pay later" brand, and digital lending services such as Kredit Pintar in Indonesia. Ginee is a leading e-commerce merchant services technology platform serving numerous markets in Southeast Asia, providing comprehensive digital solutions for e-commerce, retail, brand and enterprise customers. We are united by a shared vision and purpose: to Advance with Intelligence for a Better Life — for our customers, colleagues and communities. Our culture is built on values that are core to who we are and what we stand for: We foster an INNOVATION mindset We achieve results with EFFICIENCY and excellence We take pride in the QUALITY of our work We uphold INTEGRITY in all we do We embrace COLLABORATION to work across business lines and borders About the Role This role reports into a Senior Legal Counsel and will support our Group-level activities. You will focus primarily on supporting strategic transactions of the Group (debt financing, fundraising, M&A/JVs etc) and providing legal/regulatory advice and commercial contracts support to our various HQ functions and business units. Join a close-knit legal team which is deeply involved in the high-impact and strategic initiatives of the Group. Our legal team recently clinched the 'Technology, Media and Telecommunications In-House Team of the Year' at the ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2025. Key Responsibilities Working closely within the Group Legal function and in cross-functional teams involving Finance, Funding, HR, Tax and/or Compliance functions across the APAC region. Supporting on major transactions, including debt financing, fundraising, M&As, joint ventures, key partnerships, etc. Handling inter-company arrangements and internal reorganisation exercises. Working closely with various HQ functions and business units on day-to-day issues concerning vendor engagements, employment, data privacy, regulatory compliance, investigations, disputes etc. Working closely with the corporate secretarial team on corporate approvals, capital injections, business establishment, market entry etc. Supporting initiatives relating to governance, policies, trainings, template development and process improvements within the Group. Liaising effectively with external law firms and government agencies. Providing legally-sound, practical and commercial advice in an efficient manner to stakeholders. Key Requirements Around 2-4 years of work experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department, with at least 2 years of private practice experience handling Banking & Finance and/or M&A matters. Strong contract review/drafting and project management skills, including managing due diligence and dataroom exercises, issues list discussions, all-parties negotiations, CP and closing checklists, and working on multi-jurisdictional deals. Industry experience (or keen interest) in financial services, banking, payments, digital lending or fintech is a plus. Admission to the Singapore bar is a plus. What We Look For Proactive and independent mindset with an eye for detail. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Readiness to take ownership and drive things forward. Excited about a start-up environment and driving positive changes in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude. Effective and practical communicator who can advise in easy-to-understand layman terms. Adaptability and ability to pivot to fulfil the evolving needs of our business. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Technology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr