Senior Legal Counsel (Banking)

Drake International (S) Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international staffing company is seeking a seasoned legal professional to provide comprehensive legal advice on banking and finance transactions. The role includes drafting key documents, advising on compliance and funding strategies, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in the legal field, particularly in banking and finance.

Qualifications

• 8 - 14 years of experience in related field.
• Strong legal knowledge in banking and finance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on banking and finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate financing documents.
• Partner with internal teams for banking relationships.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Work well under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on a wide range of banking and finance transactions, including syndicated and bilateral loans, revolving credit facilities, trade finance, guarantees, and letters of credit.

• Draft, review, and negotiate key financing documents such as term sheets, loan and security agreements, intercreditor agreements, and waivers or amendments.

• Contribute to the structuring and execution of major project financing initiatives across the Group.

• Partner with internal teams—including Treasury and Finance—to support banking relationships, financing strategies, and ongoing debt compliance obligations.

• Ensure legal compliance with internal risk management, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.

• Advise on corporate funding strategies, refinancing activities, and debt structuring solutions.

• Manage and liaise with external legal counsel, particularly for cross-border transactions, ensuring efficient and effective legal coordination.

• Stay abreast of developments in banking and financial regulations and provide proactive legal guidance to impacted business areas.

• Support intra-group financing activities, including intercompany loan arrangements, with attention to tax and transfer pricing considerations.

• Assist in negotiating financial covenants and maintain effective communication with lenders and financial institutions.

To Qualify:

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) and 8 - 14 or more years of experience in related field

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work well under pressure

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