Legal Advisor

Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the team in all matters related to business compliance, investment compliance, and AML regarding the business. Your role will involve close collaboration with the investment team, providing them with valuable compliance advice. Additionally, you will conduct regular compliance reviews to ensure adherence to the latest regulations. Your ability to liaise effectively with external parties will be key in this role.The Role:Aid and advice on all-rounded compliance issues, including registering/licensing new investment advisers and licensing individuals.Support the in all compliance matters, including business compliance, investment compliance, and AML regarding Asset management and Private Equities BusinessWork Closely with the investment team, providing compliance advice to business units and performing compliance monitoring on post-trade/pre-trade.Conduct compliance reviews, maintaining and updating policies and procedures to ensure adherence with latest regulations and internal policies.Liaise with external parties regarding compliance matters, including external compliance consultant, auditors, law enforcement, and regulators.Assist in ad-hoc compliance tasks as required.Provide advice, guidance, and assistance to the business as necessary and appropriate, on how to achieve and maximize business objective under applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, governmental decrees and company policies with efficiency and legal protection.Provide Legal advice for all daily operations and new business initiatives.Identity, assess, and effectively manage legal risk from time to time; assist with the development of corporate policies and procedures.Draft, review, and manage contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and other legal documentsSupport corporate governance, including entity setup, board resolutions, and internal approvalsOversee basic compliance requirements, including KYC/AML checks, licensing, and regulatory filingsLiaise with external legal advisors when neededHelp build internal workflows and maintain documentationStay on top of changing legal and compliance obligations across our operating regionsAssist with internal training and communication on legal/compliance risksWhat experience is required?Min 8 years of relevant experience in a compliance discipline is required Finance, Fund-Administration or FinTech sectors are highly regarded.Sound knowledge of authorized funds and fund manager code of conduct is necessary.Ability to work well with various business units and internal teammates is crucial.Fluency in verbal and written EnglishStrong training and audit skillsDemonstrate ability to work hands-on and operate independently as a sole contributor,Able to work under pressure and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels and work in multi – cultural work environment.Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem – solving skills working within a matrix structure.