Marketnode is an SGX / Temasek joint venture that operates digital FMI (Financial Market Infrastructure) for products such as funds, credit and structured products. Our operating platforms are Fundnode, Singapore’s DLT based funds settlement utility that oversees transaction management & settlement and Gateway, a credit and structured notes platform that includes data, origination, tokenization and on-chain asset servicing.
As a result of continued business growth, we are looking for a Legal Counsel to join us in building Asia’s premier digital FMI. The Legal Counsel will report to the General Counsel and/or CEO and be involved in all product-related matters as they pertain to client services business.
Responsibilities
- Advise the product teams on all relevant legal and regulatory matters
- Proactively identify, analyse, manage and mitigate risks in proposed transactions
- Partner closely with internal teams, in particular with product and operations teams in respect of regulatory licensing matters including liaising with regulator(s) where necessary
- Structure, draft and negotiate a wide variety of legal agreements such as platform agreements and corporate documentation
- Liaise with and manage external counsel as necessary to provide support on relevant issues and documentation
- Monitor, assess and advise the business on legal issues that impact product development and commercialisation
- Manage and negotiate contractual relationships with service providers and other third parties
- Handle internal corporate secretarial requirements and liaise with external company secretary as required.
Requirements
- Law degree with 8+ years PQE. Singapore/Hong Kong or UK qualified
- Generalist finance experience covering capital markets and/or funds is preferred, ideally gained at platform operator, market intermediary or law firm
- Experience drafting and negotiating general corporate and commercial documents, such as joint venture agreements, NDAs, and service agreements
- Any experience with fundraising, corporate transaction management or regulatory applications/licencing is a plus
Marketnode is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. To apply, please email [email protected]
