Legal Consultant - Financial Services - Fixed Income and Credit Transactions

We are currently looking for experienced Legal professionals with Fixed Income and Credit Transactions experience to work with our Fortune 500 clients in Singapore!

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8–10 PQE, with a minimum of 8 years post qualification experience and ideally around VP level
• Significant experience in fixed income, credit, and markets advisory work
• Strong transactional background (macro or credit) with the ability to manage end to end matters independently
• Private practive and In house experience within financial institutions is highly preferred
• Ability to provide clear, commercially focused legal advice under tight timelines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities: 

• Provide legal advice on fixed income and credit transactions, including structuring, documentation, and regulatory considerations
• Provide advisory input on transactional matters rather than serving as a pure negotiator
• Advise front office teams on macro and credit products, and support BAU transactional workflows, including reviewing, drafting, and advising on a range of market related agreements
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across Singapore and regional markets
• Ensure legal risks are identified, assessed, and managed in line with internal policies and regulatory expectations

Compensation, Benefits & Location: 

This role offers a range of competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits and paid time off. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites work both / either remotely or on site with our clients, depending on theirs and client’s preferences.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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