Associate Legal Counsel, Debt Capital Markets APAC

ABOUT US 

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking to hire an Associate Legal Counsel, Debt Capital Markets, APAC (3 to 5-year PQE) to work within our Hong Kong Debt Capital Markets business to work on APAC private credit deals that involve our Hong Kong, Singapore and Australian businesses.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a market leading global loan agent and loan administration business that services leading global banks and non-bank lenders including sovereign wealth funds, insurance firms and private debt funds.

The role sits within the APAC Debt Capital Markets business and involves working closely with team members in the Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia offices to facilitate the efficient operation of APAC and global private credit transactions and includes undertaking the following activities.

(1) Review and arrange execution of typical and bespoke LMA and APLMA loan agreements and security documents from the perspective of facility agent and security trustee relating to cross-border syndicated and bilateral loan transactions;

(2) Support the business to ensure it acts within its regulatory remit in the Asia-Pacific region including in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia markets;

(3) Liaise with senior management and external counsel in relation to the preparation of license applications for the Singapore (Payments License) and Australian (Financial Services License) licenses;

(4) Manage the documentary process of new loan transactions from the loan agent’s perspective, include tracking and confirming completion of conditions precedent and conditions subsequent where necessary;

(5) Manage the documentary process for amendments to existing loan transactions from the agent’s perspective including increasing facilities, documentary amendments, transfers and accessions of new parties, etc.;

(6) Manage the engagement of external legal counsel on bespoke and complex loan and debt transactions and regulatory matters, including instructing counsel and managing costs;

(7) Facilitate the onboarding process of new clients with the onboarding, compliance and AML/CFT teams;

(8) Assist in the preparation of marketing materials for any legal issues and work with the sales and operations team in preparing fee proposals for prospective clients.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Will have a law degree from a common law jurisdiction;

• Have gained 3-5 years’ experience with APLMA loan documentation;

• Bring a commercial perspective to addressing legal risk; and

• Ambition to develop debt capital market expertise for Hong Kong, Singapore and Australian debt markets.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include: 

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave and graduation leave 
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word 

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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