Legal Counsel, CIB

Standard Chartered Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Chartered Singapore is hiring a Legal Counsel for Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) in Singapore. The role provides legal advice and support across cash, trade, lending, financing and securities services products.

Singapore-qualified lawyer with an LLB and at least 5 years of relevant experience is required. Responsibilities include providing timely legal advice, reviewing and drafting documentation, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Singapore-qualified lawyer with an LLB degree.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Experience in regulatory compliance and drafting/negotiating documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely legal advice on CIB products and related transactions.
• Review, negotiate and draft legal documentation with clients and third parties.
• Assist in designing new products and customizing existing services.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract negotiation

Education

LLB degree

Singapore-qualified lawyer

Job description

Legal Counsel, CIB

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Organising Institution / Firm

Standard Chartered Singapore

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Singapore qualified lawyer with LLB and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Legal Counsel (Corporate & Institutional Banking)

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Standard Chartered Singapore is hiring a Legal Counsel for its Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) division in Singapore. The role provides legal advice and support across cash, trade, lending, financing and securities services products.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Singapore‑qualified lawyer with an LLB degree.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within banking or financial services.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide timely legal advice on CIB products and related transactions.
• Review, negotiate and draft legal documentation with clients and third parties.
• Assist in designing new products and customizing existing services.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks; ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and Group Code of Conduct.
• Liaise with internal legal teams, product specialists, compliance, audit, risk, credit and external law firms.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation details are not disclosed in the posting.