Legal Consultant - Equity Capital Markets (IPO) - Singapore Based

We are currently seeking a Legal Consultant – Equity Capital Markets (IPO) to join our bench and support our global banking client. The role is based in Singapore. Singapore candidates are welcome to apply, as well as candidates from Hong Kong (work visa will be sponsored).

Responsibilities:

• Act as legal adviser on equity capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, secondary/follow-on issues, rights issues, private placements, etc.
• Support the bank client in its roles on transactions (for example, as issue manager, underwriter, and/or bookrunner).
• Prepare, review, and comment on documentation for equity offerings, such as listing/offer documents, prospectuses, offering circulars, underwriting and placing agreements, and related documentation.
• Take a lead role in legal due diligence exercises: setting up and supervising data rooms, reviewing corporate and financial information, joining diligence discussions, and highlighting legal and regulatory risks.
• Advise internal stakeholders on the application of securities regulations, listing requirements, and other legal obligations in Singapore and Hong Kong.
• Work in close partnership with deal teams, compliance, risk functions, and external counsel across different jurisdictions.

Qualifications:

• Lawyer with a minimum of 4 years’ PQE focused on ECM (IPO) legal work. Senior candidates are equally welcome as well.
• Strong ECM specialisation is required.
• Training and experience in a capital markets practice at a law firm and/or in-house ECM legal experience within an investment bank.
• Track record of advising on IPOs and equity offerings involving the Singapore and/or Hong Kong markets.
• Strong familiarity with legal due diligence processes and end‑to‑end deal execution.

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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