Banking Legal AVP — Contracts, Compliance & Risk

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

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

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.