Assistant Vice President - Legal

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad

Malaysia

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad is seeking an experienced senior legal professional to provide comprehensive legal support across banking products and internal policies, including conventional and Islamic finance. You will draft and review agreements, advise stakeholders, and monitor regulatory developments.

The role requires a professional law degree and admission to practice, with 10–12 years of experience in banking law or financial services.

Qualifications

Must hold a professional law degree (LLB) and be a qualified lawyer with PL/Bar.
At least 10–12 years of legal practice experience, preferably in financial services.

Responsibilities

Provide legal support and advise on legal matters on banking products and bank policies.
Review and draft Service Agreements (intragroup and Vendor) and IT contracts.
Conduct research and provide guidance on legal matters to internal stakeholders.
Conduct trainings for relevant stakeholders within the bank.
Monitor court orders served on the Bank.
Assist in risk management exercises.
All other matters as instructed by the Head of Legal Department.

Skills

Legal research

Contract review

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Bar / Certificate of Legal Practice

Job description

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

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

Job Requirements

Professional law degree, LLB or equivalent.
Certificate of Legal Practice/Bar.
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).
Understanding of banking products, law relevant to banking/contract law.
Good communication skills and analytical.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) operates globally with extensive overseas branches that offers a broad range of financial services. Due to its incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary in Malaysia, SMBC is now inviting you to be part of its talent pool where you can grow with us. This is indeed a good opportunity for you to chart your career collaboratively with SMBC to greater heights.

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