Job Description
As part of the In-House Legal department you will provide legal advice for all aspects of Alter Domus’ work, support its business and internal functions on commercial, regulatory and transactional matters, whilst working in a team of experienced and versatile in-house lawyers across EMEA, APAC and North America.
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of Legal EMEA and APAC.
Your responsibilities include:
Operate as primary point of contact for the business to assist and advise on matters concerning regulatory matters, corporate/commercial and contract law.
Support to EMEA/APAC In-House Legal:
- drafting and updating legal documentation, including standard services agreements, intra-group agreements, and outsourcing agreements and other types of commercial contracts;
- management of legal risk and monitoring or advising on legislative and regulatory changes affecting the business’ service offering;
- ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures and standards as well as Alter Domus’ standard contracting process;
- contribute to knowledge management, training and legal updates.
Assisting with negotiation of a broad range of specialised services agreements and commercial contracts with suppliers and vendors, including SaaS and technology contracts.
Advising on legal aspects of client transactions and assist with understanding legal risk and corporate governance.
Conducting legal research and analysis on a wide range of issues to inform decision making and integrate into actionable recommendations for senior management and teams.
Providing business support:
- contribute to formal responses to client queries in support of operational teams;
- advise operational teams on the legal consequences of corporate and commercial documents; and
- acting as trusted advisor to the Alter Domus’ senior management and internal support functions.
Your Profile
- Qualified solicitor in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia or England & Wales.
- 3 to 5 years relevant post-qualification experience, preferably in-house in an international environment.
- Strong background in commercial law and demonstrable experience in the Financial Services industry and its regulatory environment.
- Experience in using legal technology platforms would be a distinct advantage.
- Excellent command of English and ability to present views clearly, concisely, and accurately to a wide array of audiences.
- Legal risk awareness and ability to work collaboratively with the business to deliver pragmatic outcome-focussed solutions to legal issues, without compromising on Alter Domus’ policies, protection and values.
- High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Willingness to progress and ability to develop expertise in new technical areas to consistently high standards.
