Senior Legal Counsel

Main Job Functions / Responsibilities •     Working closely with the Asia Pacific Compliance, AML, Risk and Internal Audit teams, and with other relevant groups as needed, on legal, regulatory and related matters affecting the region. •     Preparing, reviewing and negotiating client administration and other service agreements, vendor contracts and other commercial arrangements between Citco and its fund clients, including liaising and negotiating with internal and external counsel. •     Reviewing fund formation documentation and updates to offering memoranda, subscription documentation and constitutive documents, to ensure that disclosures relating to Citco in the provision of services to funds are accurate and consistent with Citco’s legal, compliance, operational and risk standards. •     Providing timely and practical legal advice to internal parties regarding potential areas of legal risk, including the impact of legislative and regulatory changes and developments across APAC jurisdictions that affect Citco’s business. •     Advising local management and internal groups on legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the provision of fund administration and ancillary services across APAC jurisdictions and supporting engagement with regulators as required. •     Developing and maintaining relationships with key Asia Pacific investment fund and asset management industry groups (e.g. AIMA APAC) and with legal counsel across the region. •     Supporting the delivery of training to Citco staff and promoting legal and regulatory awareness across the region. •     Any other duty deemed necessary by Citco legal management for the benefit of Citco. Education, Qualifications and Experience •     Law degree and admission to practice in a relevant Asia Pacific jurisdiction (or a recognized common law jurisdiction), with current good standing. •     8+ years’ experience gained with an investment fund service provider, financial services firm or corporate law firm. •     Strong working knowledge of fund structures and regulatory regimes across key APAC jurisdictions (e.g., Singapore VCCs, Hong Kong OFCs, China QDLP/QFLP structures and Australian managed investment schemes (MIS)). •     Experience dealing with local regulators is an advantage, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). •     Demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills •     Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to work independently and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region. Key Competencies •     Technical Knowledge & Commercial Acumen •     Risk Management •     Judgment & Decision Making •     Communication •     Teamwork & Collaboration •     Drive for Results •     Adaptability