In-House Legal Counsel (Fund Management)

Position : In-house Legal Counsel

Silverdale India Ventures LLP provides risk management, legal and compliance support to the Singapore-based Silverdale Group, which manages over $1 billion in investments across multiple funds. Silverdale's bond funds consistently rank among the top 10% of best-performing funds, earning industry accolades and performance awards every year.

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:

- Analyze 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.

Silverdale India Ventures LLP:

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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