GENERAL COUNSEL

Dash Living is Asia Pacific’s leading manager & operator of living sector assets in Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. In 2025, Dash Living was acquired by Rava Partners, the real estate private equity arm under Hillhouse, further strengthening its growth trajectory and regional expansion plans.

With more than 2,000 rooms currently in our portfolio, Dash creates a global accommodation community through sharing economies, tech, and unique member experiences, empowering living in a connected world. Dash Living manages assets on behalf of renowned real estate investment managers such as BlackRock, Greystar, Schroders, PGIM Real Estate, Hines, and more.

Start Date: Immediately

Location: Japan or Hong Kong

TEAM AND POSITION

We are seeking a seasoned General Counsel to lead Dash Living’s legal function across our global footprint. In this role, you won’t just manage risk, you’ll be a strategic architect of our growth. You will join a high-calibre, institutional-grade team comprised of industry veterans with backgrounds from Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, PAG, Morgan Stanley, Ares Management, Fortress Investment, TPG Angelo Gordon, and other top-tier firms.

This is a hands-on leadership role offering deep exposure to complex real estate acquisitions, high-stakes M&A, and cross-border operational agreements. As a trusted advisor to the executive team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the decisions that define our future.

WHY THIS ROLE IS UNIQUE

As General Counsel, you will:

• Lead high-profile real estate acquisitions – Act on the buy-side for major institutional investors, overseeing all legal aspects of property acquisitions, fund structuring, and joint ventures.
• Drive fund raising and M&A transactions – Support fundraisings, strategic acquisitions like InTheHood, and other corporate inorganic growth initiatives, ensuring full compliance across cross-border, onshore, and offshore structures.
• Negotiate operator agreements and master leases – Structure agreements with property owners and capital partners to create value while protecting Dash’s operational and legal interests.
• Shape legal strategy across the organization – Influence corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk frameworks in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Strategic Legal Advisory

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the executive team on corporate, commercial, real estate, and regulatory matters.
• Lead corporate governance, compliance, and risk management initiatives.
• Advise on complaints, regulatory engagement, and dispute resolution.

Contracts & Documentation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including NDAs, MOUs, Letters of Intent, client agreements, and corporate correspondence.
• Support product governance processes, including standard documentation annual review cycles.
• Maintain confidential legal correspondence and documentation in line with internal and external compliance requirements.

Legal Support & Process Improvement

• Assist external or other  Legal Counsel with real estate & M&A transactional documents, ad-hoc matters, including corporate secretarial duties and internal legal projects.
• Support legal process improvements across the organization, including matter tracking, documentation management, and reporting.
• Conduct legal research and provide summaries and insights to support business decision-making.

Operational & Legal Process Leadership

• Drive legal process improvements, including contract management, matter tracking, and reporting.
• Conduct legal research and provide actionable insights for business decisions.
• Collaborate with external counsel on cross-border, high-value transactions.

• Law degree; admission to practice law in Japan (Japanese Bar or equivalent) is preferred; advanced qualifications or foreign bar admission is a plus.
• Previous experience in a law firm, financial institution, or professional services environment handling M&A and/or institutional real estate transactions, including onshore/offshore structures.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and legal drafting skills, particularly in corporate or financial legal matters.
• Business-level Japanese is a plus and strongly preferred and business-level English is a must (written and spoken) to work seamlessly with internal teams, external counsel, and international investors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Solution-oriented, proactive, with a strong sense of ownership over complex legal issues.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and legal management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Administrative Scrivener or Judicial Scrivener qualifications are a plus.

• Hands-on experience with operator agreements, master leases, and real estate acquisition agreements in Japan.
• Exposure to institutional investors, cross-border transactions, and high-value deals is highly desirable.
• Prior practice in Japan beyond licensure is strongly preferred, reflecting familiarity with local market practices and regulatory expectations.

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