Assistant Vice President - Legal

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in Malaysia seeks an experienced legal professional to provide legal support on banking products and contracts. You will review service agreements, IT contracts, and advise on regulatory matters to internal stakeholders.

The role requires a professional law degree with 10–12 years of banking legal experience, strong communication, and analytical skills. The position involves risk management tasks and may include training responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Professional law degree requirements (LLB or equivalent).
• Certificate of Legal Practice/Bar is required.
• Qualified lawyer with 10–12 years of experience in legal practice or in-house banking.
• Understanding of banking products, contract law and related legislation.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and advise on banking products and bank policies.
• Review and draft service agreements and IT contracts (intragroup and vendor).
• Research and provide opinions on legal matters and regulatory developments to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate learning or external trainings for relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor court orders served on the Bank.
• Assist in risk management exercises.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by Head of Legal Department.

Skills

Good communication skills

Analytical

Education

LLB or equivalent

Certificate of Legal Practice/Bar

Job description

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Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network. We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

Job Description

• 1. Provide legal support and advise on legal matters on banking products (which may include both conventional and islamic), Bank’s procedures and policies.
• 2. Review and draft Service Agreements (intragroup and Vendor) and IT contracts.
• 3. Conduct research and provide guidance and opinions on legal matters, developments and updates on legislations to internal Bank stakeholders.
• 4. To conduct learning training or arrange for external trainings to relevant stakeholders within the Bank.
• 5. To monitor court orders served on the Bank.
• 6. To assist in risk management exercises.
• 7. All other matters as instructed by the Head of Legal Department.

Job Requirements

• 1. Professional law degree, LLB or equivalent.
• 2. Certificate of Legal Practice/Bar.
• 3. Qualified lawyer with 10 to 12 years of experience gained from legal practice/ in house financial institution (prior working experience in financial institution would be added advantage).
• 4. Understanding of banking products, law relevant to banking/contract law.
• 5. Good communication skills and analytical.