Global Group Legal Counsel, Financial Services

Randstad Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Singapore is seeking a senior legal leader to oversee the regional legal framework for wealth and financial operations. The role involves formulating group-wide legal protocols, SOPs, and robust risk governance structures to support cross-border activities and varied product portfolios.

The successful candidate will direct commercial negotiations, manage regulatory interactions, and supervise external counsel across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring strong governance and dispute

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Singapore or a recognized common-law jurisdiction.
• Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in financial institutions or top-tier law firms.
• Proven track record establishing legal governance models and negotiating complex commercial arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the legal framework across regional wealth and financial operations.
• Formulate and roll out group-wide legal protocols, SOPs, and risk governance structures.
• Direct commercial contract negotiations including complex distribution, partner, and vendor agreements.
• Provide expert legal guidance across cross-border financial operations and varied product portfolios.
• Oversee regional regulatory interactions, compliance standards, and multi-jurisdictional frameworks.
• Manage high-level dispute resolutions, claims, and external counsel relationships.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border legal

Contract negotiations

Education

Singapore Bar or common-law qualification

Job description

Randstad Singapore is seeking a senior legal leader to oversee the regional legal framework for wealth and financial operations. The role involves formulating group-wide legal protocols, SOPs, and robust risk governance structures to support cross-border activities and varied product portfolios.

The successful candidate will direct commercial negotiations, manage regulatory interactions, and supervise external counsel across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring strong governance and dispute