Legal & Compliance Lead

OCTAVE Capital is seeking a Legal & Compliance Lead in Singapore to oversee legal and compliance functions related to investments in environmental and social sectors. The role involves drafting legal documents, providing regulatory guidance, and managing compliance with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The ideal candidate should be proactive and detail-oriented, supporting the investment team throughout the investment lifecycle while ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
About OCTAVE Capital
OCTAVE Capital is a Singapore-based impact investment firm redefining capital as a force for good. The firm invests globally, with a focus on building a more regenerative, inclusive, and resilient economy in Asia. Adopting a systems-driven approach, OCTAVE Capital partners with founders, businesses, and ecosystem stakeholders to scale solutions that address complex global challenges while delivering sustainable financial returns.
OCTAVE Capital is a Capital Markets Services-licensed fund manager regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, with deep experience across venture capital and growth equity. The firm combines disciplined investment with active stewardship to deliver both impact and performance.


Role Overview The ideal candidate will take ownership of the firm’s legal and compliance functions, supporting investment activities across venture and growth-stage companies in the environmental and social sectors. The role offers broad exposure across the investment platform, from ensuring regulatory compliance and governance, risk management, to advising on transaction structuring, legal documentation, and fund-related matters.


You will be a key partner to the investment team by providing sound legal and regulatory guidance throughout the investment lifecycle, including deal execution, portfolio oversight, and investor-related obligations.


This role is suited for a proactive, commercially minded professional with strong judgment and attention to detail, able to operate independently while upholding high regulatory standards, and motivated to build a meaningful career in impact investing.


Job Responsibilities
1. Legal & Advisory
· Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including:


Investment agreements, SPA / SHA term sheets, and side lettersService agreements and vendor contractsNon-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
· Provide legal support across transactions (entry, portfolio, and exit) in coordination with external counsel.
· Provide legal support across fund operations and investment transactions.


· Support fundraising activities, including PPMs, LP agreements, and side letters.


· Support fund operations and transactions from a legal perspective.


· Review deal structures for regulatory and fiduciary risks.


· Review, negotiate, and manage legal documentation with external counsel.


· Advise internal stakeholders on legal, regulatory, and risk matters impacting investments and operations.


2. Regulatory Compliance, Oversight & Monitoring


· Act as Compliance Officer and as the Primary point of contact with MAS.


· Lead the compliance function and ensure adherence to all applicable regulations and guidelines issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for a Licensed Fund Management Company (LFMC), such as the Environmental Risk Management for Asset Managers.


· Manage the Enterprise Risk Management Framework in developing risk management strategies and adherence at the operational level.


· Manage and enhance AML systems, including tuning thresholds, parameters, and periodic testing.


· Manage regulatory engagement, including MAS queries, inspections, and regulatory filings/notifications.


· Monitor regulatory developments and advise senior management on compliance risks and business impact.


· Liaise with Internal and External Auditors on risk management and compliance-related matters and follow-ups.


· Oversee AML/CFT framework, including onboarding due diligence, transaction monitoring, alert investigations, post-transaction reviews, and filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).


· Oversee data protection and technology risk, ensuring compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 and alignment with the Monetary Authority of Singapore technology risk management expectations.


3. Fund & Governance Oversight


· Monitor compliance with fund mandates, investment restrictions, and investor-related obligations.


· Maintain and enhance policies, procedures, and internal controls in line with regulatory requirements and best practices.


· Oversee conflicts of interest management and ensure fair and equitable treatment of investors (LPs), in line with fund documentation and regulatory expectations.


· Support risk management, incident/breach reporting, record keeping, and outsourcing oversight


· Support governance structures, including Board, Investment Committee (IC), and Fund Advisory Committee (FAC), ensuring proper documentation and adherence to fiduciary standards.


· Lead the Audit and Risk Committee reporting to the Board.


4. Process Improvement


· Support compliance-related projects, system imp