Associate Legal Counsel

NACBA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector seeks a Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal advice, manage contracts, and ensure regulatory compliance. Candidates should possess an LLB and relevant banking law experience, with opportunities to conduct training and collaborate with stakeholders. This role offers significant exposure to a variety of legal matters within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in banking law, in private practice or in-house.
• LLB from a reputable university; LLM or relevant certifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and manage legal disputes.
• Draft and negotiate legal contracts and agreements.
• Conduct compliance training for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Legal advice

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Commercial contracts

Dispute resolution

Legal training

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Master of Laws (LLM)

Job description

Job description

• Provide legal advice across a broad range of banking and financial services matters, including regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and commercial contracts.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of legal contracts and agreements, including loan agreements, service agreements, financial transactions, and other commercial contracts.
• Draft, review, and advice on ISDA related matters.
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and support the resolution of legal disputes and potential litigation matters, including coordination with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prepare and advise on legal documentation, as well as on internal policies and procedures.
• Effectively manage external counsel when engaged.
• Conduct legal and compliance training for internal stakeholders on legal and compliance issues, promoting awareness of relevant legal frameworks within the organization.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by, or in the absence of, the Head of Legal & Compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a reputable university; a Master of Laws (LLM) or relevant professional certifications in banking or financial services law will be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in banking law, either in private practice or in an in-house legal role.