Legal Manager

About the job

LEGAL MANAGER – JD

About Openspace Capital

Openspace is a leading multi-strategy investor with a focus on Southeast Asia. With over US$800M in committed capital from institutions and family offices globally, Openspace manages 7 funds which invest across the capital structure in Series A through to listed companies, and has Web3 exposure through our Ocular fund. With a wide-scale operations team and deep on-the-ground coverage, its 40+ professionals actively partner with portfolio companies to help build viable and responsible B2B and B2C businesses. Our portfolio includes GoTo, Kredivo, Pickup Coffee and Abacus Digital. Openspace is headquartered in Singapore, with active presence in Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur.

Our Investment, Specialist Advisor and Corporate teams work together to drive greater value creation for our portfolio companies. We have decision makers on the ground in all the markets we invest in, which ensures close collaboration, effective deal sourcing as well as the ability to act decisively when opportunities arise.

The role

We are hiring a legal professional with a M&A specialism to join our Legal team in Singapore. We are open to candidates who have between 3 to 6 years of experience in one or more of the following:

1. Venture Capital
2. Private Equity
3. General Corporate & M&A

This is a hands-on role for a professional looking to move to the buy-side on M&A work, leading the structuring and execution of Openspace’s investment strategy across South East Asia.

You will work closely with the General Counsel, the Legal Director and our Investment professionals and act as the go-to person on legal matters concerning the firm.

Due to the nature of the role, the candidate is required to be qualified in Singapore law.

While we have set out a general guide as to the PQE expectations of the role above, we would welcome applicants outside of this range. However, we ask that applicants be aware that the role would best suit candidates within this experience range.

Your Role & Responsibilities:

• Work on all aspects of the firm’s investment work, primarily supporting the venture capital, growth capital and crypto and web3 private funds, investing in Series A and beyond as well as exits. Work you will be involved in include: reviewing NDAs, structuring, working with external counsel, developing deal terms, supervising and reviewing due diligence workstreams, executing on definitive deal documents, and monitoring post-closing conditions and covenants.
• Work with the investment team to support the legal aspects of portfolio company growth and development. You may also have direct contact with portfolio company leaders to share legal perspectives on their plans.
• Support the firm on new fund launches, including in respect of fund formation and LP negotiations.
• Support the firm on other general legal matters as these may arise. This includes co-investments and corporate matters relating to fund entities and SPVs.
• As required, to support the compliance team on any relevant matter.

What we look for

• The ideal candidate will be Singapore law qualified with corporate/M&A training in a law firm or practice that focuses on Venture Capital investments.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in asset management (VC/PE) transactions or otherwise general corporate M&A with a focus on investments, acquisitions or joint ventures.
• Open to candidates currently working in relevant in-house roles.
• Experience working on regional (South East Asia) transactions is favoured.
• Comfort in a fast paced, hands on environment with an agile and pragmatic approach to problem solving.

Practical details

• Location: Singapore
• Type: Full-time, permanent
• Starting date: Negotiable
• Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

What We Would Like to See

Resume that highlights your relevant experience

Openspace Culture

• We recognize that our people are our strength and the diversity of thought and experience our people bring is directly linked to our success. We hold ourselves accountable as a firm for living our core values: Lively Minds, Live A Lot, Get It Done, Enter The Ring, Own It and Play As One.
• Openspace believes in giving team members autonomy to explore various new and exciting Ideas while still being focused on delivering returns for our Investors.
• Openspace is an equal opportunity employer and places a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company.

We greatly appreciate all candidates' interest in this role. Due to the volume of applications received, we seek your understanding that only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as the comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Requirements added by the job poster

• Authorized to work in Singapore

• 3+ years of work experience with Corporate Law