1 June 2026
Consulting lawyer - Funds & Asset Management - Singapore
Key requirements
A right to work and reside in Singapore Qualification to practice in at least one of England & Wales, the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia A minimum of four years' post-qualification experience at a top tier law firm in this field Self-starter with a commitment to building a career as a consultant and a drive to achieve at a high level whilst working as a consultant
TrendsThe role
A&O Shearman is seeking a Consulting Lawyer with 4+ years of experience in Funds and Asset Management to join their Singapore office. This role is ideal for a self-driven lawyer with top-tier technical experience in fund formation, offerings, registration, distribution, marketing, investment management, and regulatory/compliance matters.
What you'll do
- Support asset management divisions of leading financial institutions, private bank businesses and global and regional investment funds
- Work on fund formation and establishment (retail, private and alternative investment fund structures)
- Engage in fund offerings, registration, distribution and marketing
- Handle investment management (fund investments, custody and prime brokerage agreements)
- Address regulatory and compliance matters
- Step into a team to support a project
- Take on a senior manager role working on major transactions, regulatory change projects or implementation
What we're looking for
A right to work and reside in Singapore
Qualification to practice in at least one of England & Wales, the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia
A minimum of four years' post-qualification experience at a top tier law firm in this field
Self-starter with a commitment to building a career as a consultant and a drive to achieve at a high level whilst working as a consultant
Adept at leading or working within complex multi-functional, multi-national project environments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally
Client service-focused, with exemplary client service ethic and commitment
Strong commercial/business acumen
Resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly credible
Advanced organisational skills and diplomacy
In-house legal experience at leading financial services institutions/corporates preferred (directly or as a secondee)· nice to have
Benefits
Assignments usually two to six months in duration
Assignments tend to require you work a minimum of four days per week
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Consulting lawyer - Funds & Asset Management - Singapore
A&O Shearman · Singapore
Singapore