Legal Consultant - Structured / Asset Finance

Axiom
APAC - Singapore -, Singapore

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level legal professionals with experience in structured finance and digital infrastructure, who can operate independently and manage cross-border deals.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of experience in banking and finance, especially in secured lending or structured finance.
    — “Minimum of 5 years’ PQE in banking and finance”
  • Legal professionals with a background in technology or digital infrastructure financings, particularly in hardware and cloud services.
    — “exposure to digital infrastructure, data centre, or technology financings is an advantage”

Things to consider

  • Mandarin language capability is a plus, which may influence candidate suitability in certain markets.
    — “strong stakeholder management, with Mandarin language capability a plus”
  • The role may require working on-site with clients, depending on their and the client’s preferences.
    — “Axiomites work both / either remotely or on site with our clients”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in drafting and negotiating loan and security documentation for high-value assets.
    — “Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of asset-based financing transactions”
  • Demonstrate ability to structure and coordinate cross-border financing deals with clear examples.
    — “Structure and coordinate cross-border financing deals”
  • Emphasize experience in optimizing commercial contracts for lenders, especially in technology sectors.
    — “Review and optimise underlying commercial contracts to ensure they are acceptable for lenders”
  • Showcase management of external counsel and regulatory requirements in complex transactions.
    — “Manage external counsel and transaction timelines, including conditions precedent”
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What success looks like

  • asset-based financing transactions
  • cross-border financing deals
  • commercial contract review
  • regulatory compliance
  • transaction management
Typical background
banking and financesecured lendingstructured finance

Skills & requirements

Required

Asset-based FinancingSecured LendingStructured FinanceAsset FinanceCross-border FinancingEntity SetupConsent ManagementCommercial Contract ReviewRegulatory ComplianceTransaction ManagementLegal DraftingLegal NegotiationLegal Execution

Preferred

Mandarin Language Capability

Stack & domain

LegalStructured FinanceAsset-based FinanceSecured LendingDigital InfrastructureData CenterTechnology FinancingsCommercial ContractsHardware PurchaseColocationCloud Services AgreementsExternal CounselTransaction TimelinesConditions PrecedentRegulatoryDisclosure RequirementsCommunicationDraftingStakeholder ManagementMandarin LanguageProblem-solvingStrategic ThinkingProject ManagementTime ManagementAdaptabilityAnalytical SkillsCustomer ServiceRelationship Management

About the role

Original posting from Axiom

We are currently seeking a Legal Consultant - Structured / Asset‑Based Finance to support our client, an international cutting edge, AI infrastructure and computing company:

Responsibilities 

Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of asset‑based financing transactions backed by high‑value computing hardware (e.g. GPUs and other digital infrastructure assets), including core loan and security documentation.

Structure and coordinate cross‑border financing deals, including entity set‑up, transfers, and obtaining necessary consents from lenders and counterparties.

Review and optimise underlying commercial contracts (e.g. hardware purchase, colocation, and cloud services agreements) to ensure they are acceptable for lenders.

Manage external counsel and transaction timelines, including conditions precedent and any associated regulatory or disclosure requirements.

Requirements 

Minimum of 5 years’ PQE in banking and finance, gained in leading private practice, in‑house, or a combination of both.

Proven track record advising on secured lending, structured finance, or asset‑based finance; exposure to digital infrastructure, data centre, or technology financings is an advantage.

Able to work autonomously in a fast‑moving environment, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver under tight deadlines.

Excellent communication and drafting skills; strong stakeholder management, with Mandarin language capability a plus.

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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