Legal Counsel

Overview Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital is the Southeast Asian and Indian venture capital arm of the Susquehanna International Group of Companies a global proprietary trading and investment firm founded in 1987. As in‑house Legal Counsel you’ll be a trusted business partner embedded with deal teams and senior leaders. You’ll work end‑to‑end on transactions shaping structures negotiating documentation and navigating regulatory considerations while collaborating closely with team members in other locations. The work is varied fast‑moving and commercially focused with real ownership and direct exposure to decision‑makers. This role is also an excellent fit for a lawyer moving from private practice into their first in‑house position: you’ll leverage your top‑tier law firm training to provide commercially pragmatic advice and to influence commercial decisions in a collaborative low‑ego environment that values teamwork and direct feedback. What you’ll do Provide legal advice to relevant business units and senior management Review, negotiate and advise on a diverse range of legal agreements and arrangements including venture capital investments, share sales and purchases, restructurings, listings, custody, funding and brokerage arrangements Advise on regulatory matters affecting the business Provide support on strategic initiatives as required (for example on new business structures) Liaise with external counsel as required Collaborate with legal counsel in other Susquehanna offices What we’re looking for A holder of a current practising certificate in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, India or the UK with 45 years post‑admission experience gained at international law firms. Experience from relevant client secondments would be highly regarded Exceptional negotiation and drafting skills and strong knowledge of corporations law, securities law and corporate governance Experience with transaction documentation for Southeast Asian or Indian venture capital investments Transaction structuring experience would be highly regarded Strong commercial sense and the ability to provide nuanced, pragmatic and commercially sound legal advice Excellent communication, problem‑solving and analytical skills Prior in‑house experience is not required; candidates transitioning from private practice are encouraged to apply What’s in it for you Our flat hierarchy enables you to drive meaningful impact by leveraging your expertise and taking ownership Long‑term growth opportunities, cross‑functional collaboration and valued advisor to the business Further your learning and career development with our Education Assistance program Employee Referral program for successfully referring high‑calibre talent to Susquehanna A lunch allowance stipend for each day you are in the office Regular social and community events including annual poker tournament Susquehanna’s matching charity gift program About Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital and What We Do Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital is the Southeast Asian and Indian venture capital arm of the Susquehanna International Group of Companies a global proprietary trading and investment firm founded in 1987. As part of Susquehanna we have access to flexible and patient capital to grow with our investments. We support founders from their early days through each stage of growth and together with our China team have achieved 70 IPO / M&A and other exits among 350 portfolio companies in enterprise and consumer technology over the last 20 years. These portfolio companies include Agora, Bytedance, Inshorts, Lentra, Paidy, PayMaya and RedDoorz. Equal Opportunity Statement We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities. If you’re a recruiting agency and want to partner with us please reach out to . Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will not be eligible for an agency fee. #J-18808-Ljbffr