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Job Description
At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.
We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.
Job Title
Title: Assistant General Counsel
Business Unit: Legal
Location: Hong Kong or Singapore
Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Job Summary
Barings LLC (“Barings”) is looking for an Assistant General Counsel to join the Corporate Legal Team in Hong Kong or Singapore. The successful candidate will partner across our global organization to provide support, guidance and general in-house legal advice to the Asia Pacific teams on local matters. Working across an international platform as well as a close-knit regional team, the right individual will require a pragmatic approach with exposure to a diverse and broad range of responsibilities.
The Global Legal mission is to provide legal support and advice with the goal of managing and mitigating legal risk for the company and acting as a partner to our internal business clients supporting any legal needs that arise on a day to day basis.
Primary Responsibilities
We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.
Job Title
Title: Assistant General Counsel
Business Unit: Legal
Location: Hong Kong or Singapore
Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Job Summary
Barings LLC (“Barings”) is looking for an Assistant General Counsel to join the Corporate Legal Team in Hong Kong or Singapore. The successful candidate will partner across our global organization to provide support, guidance and general in-house legal advice to the Asia Pacific teams on local matters. Working across an international platform as well as a close-knit regional team, the right individual will require a pragmatic approach with exposure to a diverse and broad range of responsibilities.
The Global Legal mission is to provide legal support and advice with the goal of managing and mitigating legal risk for the company and acting as a partner to our internal business clients supporting any legal needs that arise on a day to day basis.
Primary Responsibilities
- Advising on regulatory issues and interpretation of laws.
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including distribution agreements and investment management agreements.
- Advising on legal matters and collaborating with various stakeholders to engage, build and maintain relationships while mitigating legal risks.
- Liaising with external counsel on legal issues and helping manage external counsel relationships.
- Assisting with corporate governance oversight.
- Supporting global or regional transactional projects and other ad hoc projects.
- Coordinating with colleagues in other regions on major projects and items of common interest, including common approaches to risks and governance.
- Law degree from a recognized university
- 5-10 years PQE, either in-house or a major law firm with focus on asset management, private funds, semi-liquid offerings, wealth management or distribution.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact and build effective relationships with internal and external partners
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member, and use independent and professional judgment with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills and proven ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines while paying attention to details, ensuring a high standard of work
- Must be willing to comply with the provisions of Baring’s Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements