HLISB I Manager - Legal

Hong Leong Bank; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank in Malaysia seeks a senior legal professional with extensive PQE in banking and finance. You will provide proactive legal advice, draft/negotiate a broad range of banking and commercial documents, and mitigate risks across the Bank and group.

You will oversee litigation matters, ensure governance compliance, and mentor junior managers. The role requires strong English communication, financial acumen, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-qualification experience in general practice or in-house banking/finance.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian banking and finance law.
• Experience with Islamic banking/finance and/or Islamic deal documentation is an added advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, in-depth, business-focused legal advice to minimize legal risks.
• Review, draft and negotiate banking and other commercial/transactional documents.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate legal risks for initiatives and new products.
• Assist the Head, Legal Department to improve delivery of the legal function.
• Manage or monitor litigation and disputes involving the Bank.
• Ensure compliance with legal/governance requirements in product design.
• Mentor junior Legal Managers and participate in working groups as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Education

8+ years PQE

Banking/finance law knowledge

In-house banking experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Functional (job responsibilities)

Providing pro-active, in-depth, business-focused legal advice to the various disciplines and functions within the Bank and the Bank Group in an effective and timely manner to ensure that legal risks, issues and disputes are minimized. Reviewing, drafting and negotiating on a broad range of documentation, including but not limited to banking documentation, as well as other types of business, commercial and transactional documentation such product documentation, contracts, etc, balancing legal and regulatory requirements. Partnering with cross functional teams, including working closely with legal teams of subsidiaries and overseas branches, to identify, analyze and mitigate legal risks in relation to business initiatives, projects, operations and new products and strategize to develop legally acceptable solutions. Assisting the Head, Legal Department to implement initiatives and processes to improve the delivery of the legal function to the Bank. Management and/or monitoring of litigation and disputes against the Bank/Bank Group, including claims, investigations and litigation with employees, customers and other third parties. Ensure compliance with legal and governance requirements as appropriate when working on product design and modification in relation to banking products and commercial transactions. Management and legal advisory on protection of Bank’s assets, including the Bank Group’s intellectual property portfolio management. Communicates across functions and actively participates in increasing knowledge, best practice and awareness of legal commitments and initiatives through the business. Active project support through provision of legal advice.

Managerial (team/group responsibilities)

To add value through analytical review of available information, conduct of necessary legal research and make well-considered legal opinions, case arguments and recommendations to relevant stakeholders within the organization. To multi-task effectively when faced with conflicting deadlines and multiple demands. If required, to represent Legal as a member of working groups where legal representation is required. To work closely with other members of the legal function within the Hong Leong Bank group of companies. To guide and mentor junior Legal Managers.

Organizational (organizational responsibilities)

including Strategic Cost Management and Financial Goals Interface as necessary with other business and business support teams within the Bank to maintain teamwork at all operational levels and also to keep updated on stakeholders’ requirements. To ensure well-considered opinions are rendered so as to ensure the organization’s interests are protected from a legal perspective. Proficiency in applicable laws, rules and regulations in order to provide guidance and awareness to the operating units on potential legal issues.

Education/Qualification

At least 8 years of PQE working experience in the following areas: general practice with an established legal firm in Malaysia handling portfolios in any one or more relevant areas, such as banking, conveyancing, corporate finance or restructuring, banking litigation; and/or In-house counsel with working knowledge in related areas of banking and financial services in Malaysia.

Experience/Requirements

Sound knowledge of Malaysian laws, in particular areas of banking and finance Experience or working knowledge of Islamic banking/finance and/or Islamic deal documentation or alternatively, technology, would be an added advantage Commercial acumen, resourceful and ability to work with minimal supervision and excellent attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in the English language, with good organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders and colleagues at all levels Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

About Hong Leong Bank

We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China. We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our “Digital at the Core” ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation. Hong Leong Bank (“HLB”) stands proudly as a leading financial services institution based in Malaysia, providing a wide range of comprehensive and innovative financial solutions across the region. These services are delivered through both digital and traditional means, via online and mobile banking, as well as our digital branch concept to provide customers with an efficient and seamless experience aided by technology. As the service and financial landscape changes rapidly with the ever-increasing use of technology, staying attuned to customers needs and desires becomes even more critical to HLB’s operations. To stay ahead of these dynamic changes, the Bank has adopted the approach of reimagining banking by embedding digital considerations and customer centricity in every aspect of our operations, from products and services as well as customer care and engagement. HLB’s ethos of being Digital-At-The-Core powered by customers-at-the-forefront will continue to lead us to innovate offerings in line with our aspiration of being a highly digital and innovative financial services organization.