APAC Legal Counsel

The Edge Partnership; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edge Partnership in Singapore is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its Legal team handling banking and finance as well as corporate and commercial matters across the region. You will advise on financing arrangements, draft contracts, negotiate terms, and collaborate with regional teams to manage risk and ensure compliant, pragmatic solutions.

You will report to the General Counsel and contribute to global projects while supporting governance and regulatory compliance initiatives within a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' PQE in banking/finance and corporate law.
• Experience across private practice and in-house roles is preferred.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with stakeholder management.
• Experience handling cross-border matters and working with regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on banking and finance matters across the region, including financing arrangements and related regulatory requirements.
• Advise on commercial transactions and day-to-day business operations.
• Collaborate with business units to identify legal risks and provide practical, commercially sound solutions.
• Provide clear advice on corporate, financial regulatory, governance and compliance matters.
• Manage disputes and claims, including finance-related issues, with external counsel as needed.
• Develop, implement and maintain compliance policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments, especially in financial services, and advise on impact.
• Contribute to global legal projects and cross-border initiatives.

Skills

Banking & finance experience

Commercial contracts

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-border experience

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Legal qualification (Qualified lawyer)

Job description

Our client, a well-established organisation, is looking for an experienced lawyer to join its Legal team in Singapore. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will handle banking and finance as well as corporate and commercial matters across the region, including contract negotiations, disputes and regulatory issues. You will also contribute to global projects.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on banking and finance matters across the region, including financing arrangements, facility agreements, security documentation and related regulatory requirements.
• Advise on commercial transactions, contracts and day-to-day business operations.
• Partner with business units to identify legal risks and develop practical, commercially sound solutions.
• Give clear advice to stakeholders at all levels on corporate, financial regulatory, governance and compliance matters.
• Manage disputes and claims, including finance-related matters, working with external counsel where required.
• Help develop, implement and maintain compliance policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments, including in the financial services sector, and advise the business on how they will affect it.
• Contribute to global legal projects and cross-border initiatives.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with at least 3 years PQE, preferably across a mix of private practice and in-house roles.
• Experience in commercial contracts, with banking and finance experience.
• Strong expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management, with the ability to deliver pragmatic, solution-focused legal advice.
• Experience handling cross-border matters and collaborating with diverse regional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid commercial acumen and a practical approach to problem-solving.

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful if you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days.

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