Vice President, Legal Counsel

CHINA CITIC BANK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A banking institution in Singapore is looking for a qualified lawyer to provide professional legal advice and support services. You'll work on commercial contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, and support various banking functions. Candidates must have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in law firms or in-house legal departments of financial institutions. This role is pivotal in managing legal risks and facilitating business growth.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in legal roles.
• Experience in law firms or in-house legal departments of financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to various banking functions.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts and bank documentation.
• Work with external lawyers on leases and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Train employees on legal and compliance matters.

Skills

Legal analysis

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Education

Degree in Law or related disciplines

Qualified lawyer in Singapore

Job description

Job Purpose

Provide professional legal advice, services and support to the Bank and its subsidiaries to protect their interest against unwanted or unacceptable legal risks, in particular in light of the increasing number and complexity of financing and other deals, projects and initiatives from Wholesale and Private Banking Businesses.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide general legal advice to the Private Banking and Corporate Banking as well as Treasury & Markets Function of the Branch as well as other Support Units for the Branch.
• Draft, review and negotiate on commercial contracts, terms and conditions, bank documentation for the Bank.
• Work with external lawyers in relation to leases, commercial agreements, transactions and litigation.
• Monitor performance of external lawyers engaged by the Branch in dealing with the transactions and assist to maintain a proper panel list for using external lawyers.
• Anticipate, analyze and advise on the legal impact of new business initiatives and development of the Branch.
• Review and update existing manuals, policies and procedures in view of the changing legal environment and commercial practice in relation to the business of the Branch.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies and guidelines and seek advice from appropriate authorities in the relevant jurisdiction when needed.
• Translate legal documents and conduct legal research on relevant legal and regulatory matters.
• Work with and provide support to Head Office Legal Team for enhancing the legal risk management and facilitating the business growth of the Branch.
• Work and support the Compliance function as needed, including dealing with regulators in Singapore.
• Provide or assist training to employees in the Branch regarding Legal or Compliance related matters.
• Any other Legal or Compliance related responsibilities assigned by the Bank from time to time.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Law or related disciplines
• A qualified lawyer in Singapore
• At least 5 years of post-qualification working experience in law firms, or in‑house Legal of Financial institutions