Legal Counsel - In-house - Silverdale Capital (Fund Management)
- Silverdale Capital Pte Ltd, licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), manages award-winning funds such as Silverdale Bond Fund, Silverdale USD India Bond Fund, Silverdale Fixed Maturity Funds (FMPs), and Silverdale Credit Opportunities Fund.
- With a strong track record of performance, global reach, and a commitment to excellence, we provide a dynamic platform for legal professionals to excel in the sophisticated world of asset management.
Position: Legal Counsel (In-house)
We seek an accomplished in-house legal counsel, preferably with expertise in mutual funds, financial transactions, and cross-border fund distribution. This role is ideal for professionals with exceptional drafting, vetting, and negotiation skills who can navigate the complexities of global financial markets.
Qualifications:
- Law graduate/postgraduate (LLB/LLM) with at least 5 years of experience in financial services, fund management, or a top-tier law firm.
- Expertise in investment and fund management laws, fund structuring, financial instruments, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Solution-oriented, proactive, and self-driven with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead and drive action.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal & Contract Management:
- Draft, review, interpret, and negotiate financial contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence.
- Structure and vet agreements with distributors, platforms, retrocession agents, and service providers.
- Negotiate and finalize prime brokerage, GMRA, ISDA, and custody agreements.
- Provide legal insights on investment structures, financial instruments, cross-border fund distribution, and regulatory compliance.
- Offer corporate and commercial legal advisory, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Investment & Risk Support:
- Analyse legal risks and enforceability concerns in various investment products.
- Support marketing, investor relations, and due diligence (DDQ) processes.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulators, institutional investors, and counterparties.
Regulatory & Compliance:
- Continuously update Silverdale's Risk Management Program and Internal Compliance Manual to align with evolving regulations.
- Ensure adherence to local and international compliance frameworks by adapting policies and protocols as needed.
- Manage and respond to regulatory inquiries and investor due diligence requests.
Why Join Silverdale Capital?
- Industry leadership: Work with a firm consistently ranked among top-performing bond funds
- Growth and career progression: Gain exposure to multiple jurisdictions, complex financial instruments, and cross-border fund structuring; and engage with leading financial institutions, prime brokers, and regulators worldwide.
- Collegial and high-performance culture: Join an elite team in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment.
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