Job Description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we\xe2\x80\x99re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the world\xe2\x80\x99s most trusted financial group, it\xe2\x80\x99s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.Job Responsibilities:Provide legal advice, transaction support and perform legal risk management in relation to the corporate and investment banking business of MUFG within APAC, including (i) corporate banking coverage, (ii) investment banking products including project finance, aviation finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance, export credit finance, commodity finance and ESG finance (ii) syndicated loans transactions. Note: this role will carry responsibilities for both MUFG Bank, Ltd., and MUFG Securities Asia Limited.Liaise with clients, external lawyers and other transaction parties on transactions within the designated product coverage.Collaborate closely with Head Office Legal in Tokyo, international legal functions in other regions and other local legal units within the branches and subsidiaries of MUFG within APACBe an independent guardian and trusted business partner by providing commercially sensitive, pragmatic and practical legal support and advice in a cost effective and timely manner to MUFGBe proactive in the provision of legal consultancy services and guidance to business units on material legal developments with regards to a broad range of products, services and issues.Ensure that MUFG APAC\xe2\x80\x99s senior management is fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business area and major legislative changesSupport group-wide projects, litigation matters, plan and support MUFG local legal offices across APAC\' management of legal issues and liaise and coordinate with external legal counselsSupport Head of Legal, Asia Pacific by engaging in global, regional and/or country initiatives, supervise and manage legal affairs in Asia, optimize internal and external legal resources.Job Requirements:Common law qualified lawyer, including Singapore or alternatively US/ English / Hong Kong / Australia / Malaysia / India.Minimum 8 years of post-qualification legal experienceFamiliarity with banking and finance transaction documents including Loan Market Association based finance documentsPrior in-house legal experience in a financial institution or law firmStrong technical knowledge of legal framework surrounding finance transactions generally, and possess strong document drafting skillsGood knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to finance and bankingBroad experience across banking and lending, wholesale/investment banking products and capital markets.Excellent interpersonal skillsThe ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlinesExcellent attention to detail and accuracyA calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environmentWe regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.MUFG Bank Ltd & MUFG Securities Asia Limited (collectively referred to as \xe2\x80\x9cMUFG\xe2\x80\x9d) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.

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