VP, Legal Counsel - Public Markets

Job Function: Legal & Compliance Department

Job Type: Permanent

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

The Legal and Compliance Department

The Legal and Compliance Department (LCD) manages key legal, regulatory and compliance risks for GIC and partners with the business to ensure that such risks are identified, assessed and dealt with in a timely and efficient manner.

We are looking for a highly motivated, high-caliber funds lawyer to join our Legal Division in New York. This individual will work with other members of the Legal Division in supporting GIC public market investment professionals. The lines of business supported by this individual include the External Managers Department, Fixed Income & Multi Asset Department, Alternative Credit Group and the Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group.

Responsibilities

• Identify key legal, regulatory and reputational issues in transactions arising from investment activities as well as non-investment related activities.
• Recommend and implement creative solutions to address complex a wide variety of legal issues.
• Liaise and consult with top international and local law firms on a wide variety of legal matters, with a view to delivering superior services on a cost-effective basis.
• Review, negotiate and manage transactions to close and draft and/or comment on associated contracts.
• Contribute and promote teamwork and collaboration among the LCD team.
• Participate in or contribute to GIC-wide initiatives and projects as needed on a global basis.

Requirements

• You should have a law degree with strong academic results from a good law school with 7-9 years post qualification experience as an investment funds lawyer (whether in private practice or in-house). Relevant legal experience in relation to corporate matters and vendor agreements will be an advantage.
• You should be licensed to practice law in a U.S. state (preferably New York or California).
• You possess an analytical mind, are intellectually curious, with a good knowledge of commercial law, and are able to identify legal risks and propose solutions while balancing business objectives.
• You have good negotiating skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to effectively represent GIC in dealings with our counterparties and LCD with internal clients.
• You are adaptable to changes and are resourceful, can multitask within tight timelines, able to work independently and in a team, with drive and a strong desire to succeed.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

We are an equal opportunity employer

As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.

Compensation

Our compensation philosophy reflects several principles. We strive to provide a competitive compensation package to attract and retain talent globally. We pay for performance, and reward sustainable results.

Total pay for this position comprises base pay and bonus. The anticipated base salary range for this role is between $320,000 and $450,000. Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.