Assistant VP, Global Markets Legal & Documentation

United Overseas Bank (UOB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank (UOB) in Singapore seeks an Assistant Vice President for its Global Markets Legal & Documentation team. The role focuses on drafting, negotiating, and managing trading master agreements and providing legal advisory support for Global Markets products and operations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and admission to practice in a common law jurisdiction, with 2–3 years’ experience in legal advisory or banking, emphasizing drafting and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and admitted to practice in a common law jurisdiction.
• 2-3 years of experience in legal advisory and/or banking, with experience in legal drafting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and execute trading master agreements (e.g., ISDA, GMRA, GMSLA).
• Provide legal advisory support regarding trade confirmations, term sheets, and project financing.
• Conduct enforceability analysis on netting and collateral through legal opinion reviews.
• Support regulatory projects and maintain data governance/documentation control.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external counsel to address audit queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Education

LLB

Job description

Assistant VP, Global Markets Legal & Documentation

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Organising Institution / Firm

United Overseas Bank (UOB)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and admitted to practice in a common law jurisdiction; 2-3 years of experience in legal advisory and/or banking roles with relevant experience in legal drafting and documentation.

Jobs

Full Opportunity Brief

Overview

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP) for its Global Markets Legal & Documentation team in Singapore. This role focuses on the drafting, negotiation, and management of trading master agreements and providing legal advisory support for Global Markets' products and operations.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and admitted to practice in a common law jurisdiction.
• Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in legal advisory and/or banking, specifically in legal drafting and documentation.
• Skills: Strong analytical and communication skills; proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Languages: Proficiency in English is required; Mandarin/Chinese and Bahasa are considered advantageous.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Draft, negotiate, and execute trading master agreements (e.g., ISDA, GMRA, GMSLA).
• Provide legal advisory support regarding trade confirmations, term sheets, and project financing.
• Conduct enforceability analysis on netting and collateral through legal opinion reviews.
• Support regulatory projects and maintain data governance/documentation control.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external counsel to address audit queries.

Stipend & Compensation

Not specified.