Senior Contracts Advisor

BRUNEL INTERNATIONAL SOUTH EAST ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the financial sector in Singapore is seeking an experienced Contracts Advisor. The ideal candidate will provide expert contractual advice on derivatives agreements, draft and negotiate OTC derivatives contracts, and monitor regulatory compliance. A minimum of 3 years of experience in similar roles is required, along with a Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent legal experience. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to balance risk with business needs are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience drafting, analyzing, and negotiating OTC derivatives contracts.
• Strong expertise with derivatives trading agreements including ISDA, CSA, and brokerage agreements.
• Good understanding of regulations applicable to OTC derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert contractual advice on derivatives agreements.
• Draft and negotiate OTC derivatives contracts.
• Advise on commercial risks and ensure agreements are fit for purpose.
• Support resolution of contractual disputes with counterparties.
• Monitor regulatory changes impacting derivatives trading.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent legal experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide expert contractual advice to business stakeholders on standard and complex derivatives agreements (e.g., ISDA, CSA/VMCSA, brokerage agreements, framework agreements, delegated reporting agreements, service level agreements).

• Draft, review, and negotiate OTC derivatives contracts to ensure commercial accuracy, risk mitigation, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• Advise traders and commercial teams on contractual and commercial risks and ensure agreements are fit for purpose.

• Prepare and negotiate trade confirmations and ad-hoc agreements to support new products, structured transactions, and evolving business needs.

• Support resolution of contractual disputes with counterparties, coordinating with internal legal, credit, risk, and commercial stakeholders.

• Monitor regulatory changes impacting derivatives trading and ensure internal compliance.

• Maintain accurate records of active negotiations and provide visibility to relevant stakeholders.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of derivatives business controls and applicable audit frameworks.

• Provide both pre-deal and post-deal commercial support to maximize value for the business.

• Support adherence to derivatives trade confirmation processes and relevant regulations.

• Mentor or train junior Contracts Advisors as required.

• Collaborate with team members and provide coverage support where needed.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent legal/contracting experience.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience drafting, analyzing, and negotiating OTC derivatives contracts.

• Strong expertise with derivatives trading agreements, including:

  • ISDA Master Agreements

  • CSA / VMCSA

  • Brokerage Agreements

  • Master and Long-Form Agreements

• Good understanding of regulations applicable to OTC derivatives (e.g., EMIR, Dodd-Frank, MAS requirements).

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance risk and business needs.

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Able to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced trading environment.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and able to meet tight deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  

  We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

  Brunel International S.E.A Pte. Ltd.

  UEN No: 199603098R

  EA License No: 16S8067

  Shahidan Yusof - R1658969