Legal Manager

About the Role

Join a dynamic, cross-border legal team at the forefront of energy, infrastructure, and sustainable investment projects across the Asia-Pacific region. We are seeking a mid-level Legal Counsel / Legal Manager to support high-impact capital markets and financing transactions. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your transactional expertise in a commercially-minded, fast-paced environment, with strong mentorship and exposure to strategic deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on banking and finance transactions , including loan and security documentation, across APAC markets.
• Support capital markets and M&A activities , working closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to execute complex transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements such as joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, EPC contracts, and development services agreements.
• Participate in legal and commercial due diligence and support acquisition structuring.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (Legal, Risk, Tax, Finance) to ensure legal alignment and smooth execution.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance , regulatory compliance, and operational matters.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and ensure cost-effective, quality legal support.

Candidate Profile

• LL.B or LL.M from a reputable university; admitted to practise in a common law jurisdiction
• 3–5 years of post-qualification experience , ideally in banking, finance or capital markets, from a leading law firm or in-house legal team
• Proven ability to manage cross-border transactions across the APAC region
• Strong commercial acumen and contract drafting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a solution-oriented mindset
• Able to manage multiple workstreams and priorities independently