Legal Counsel (Asset Management)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join the in-house legal team of a leading Asia-focused asset manager. This role would suit a lawyer with a background in derivatives, banking & finance, capital markets, investment funds or financial services who is looking to build broader commercial and in-house experience. Responsibilities: • Support a broad range of financial markets and commercial documentation, with a particular focus on derivatives. • Negotiate and manage agreements with banks, brokers, counterparties and other external stakeholders. • Advise internal teams across trading, investment, risk and operations on legal and commercial considerations. • Support fund, asset management and general commercial documentation. • Work alongside external counsel on more complex or jurisdiction-specific matters. • Help enhance legal processes, templates and playbooks, including the use of AI and legal technology. Requirements: • Around 2 years of relevant legal, financial markets or commercial contracting experience. • Experience in ISDA/derivatives documentation would be highly advantageous. • Candidates currently in private practice with relevant Banking & Finance, Derivatives, Capital Markets, Investment Funds or Financial Services experience are encouraged to apply. • Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills. • Commercially minded, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. • An interest in using technology and AI to improve legal processes and efficiency. To Apply: If you are interested in this opportunity or other roles we are handling, please submit your application or reach out to Amanda directly at amanda.chan@ambition.com.sg for a confidential discussion. We will contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted.