jobsPosted 7 days ago
Legal Counsel
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Metabit
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Location/Place/Mode
Singapore or Hong Kong
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Eligibility
Qualified lawyer admitted in Singapore or Hong Kong (or a comparable common law jurisdiction) with approximately 4–7 years PQE and substantive experience in funds / investment management legal work.

Opportunity
Title: Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Metabit
Location: Singapore or Hong Kong
Eligibility: Qualified lawyer admitted in Singapore or Hong Kong (or a comparable common law jurisdiction) with approximately 4–7 years PQE and substantive experience in funds / investment management legal work.
Deadline: Not specified
Fees: Not specified
Description: Metabit is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage fund formation and structuring, investor documentation, corporate and commercial contracting, entity management, and regulatory-adjacent legal support. The candidate will provide pragmatic, commercially grounded legal advice to investment, operations, and management teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Metabit
Location: Singapore or Hong Kong
Eligibility: Qualified lawyer admitted in Singapore or Hong Kong (or a comparable common law jurisdiction) with approximately 4–7 years PQE and substantive experience in funds / investment management legal work.
Deadline: Not specified
Fees: Not specified
Description: Metabit is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage fund formation and structuring, investor documentation, corporate and commercial contracting, entity management, and regulatory-adjacent legal support. The candidate will provide pragmatic, commercially grounded legal advice to investment, operations, and management teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of fund establishment and constitutive documents, with a focus on Singapore Variable Capital Companies (VCCs).
- Prepare and negotiate subscription agreements, side letters, and investor onboarding documentation.
- Draft, review, and negotiate vendor, service, technology, and commercial agreements.
- Support entity governance, incorporation, and employment matters across jurisdictions.
- Manage external counsel and coordinate with the Compliance function on regulatory requirements.