Job Description

Business Function

Group Legal, Compliance & Secretariat ensures that the bank\'s interests are protected by zealously guarding and enhancing its reputation and capital. We also work to maintain a good standing with all our regulators, customers, and business partners. Because we believe that at the heart of business banking is to uphold the values of trust and integrity for all our stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, advisory, transactional and commercial support on the legal and local regulatory requirements related to T&O in Singapore, and the Bank\'s overseas markets as part of Head Office function.
• Support functions in developing and managing legal and compliance risks related to new initiatives, sourcing and outsourcing arrangements.
• Advise on financial regulations and its impact on group operational matters.
• Handle cross-border contractual negotiations and contribute to the drafting of commercial tenders, evaluation and assessment of supplier responses.
• Manage contentious matters related to T&O from a regional perspective.

Requirements

• A qualified lawyer with a solid academic and training background.
• >10 years of PQE in financial or general commercial practice groups in a high caliber law firm or in-house legal role of a financial institution.
• Working understanding of financial regulations in Singapore and its impact on operational matters. Experience in litigation/disputes handling will be useful.
• A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative working environment.
• Demonstrates commercial-mindedness, initiative and adds value when advising on legal and regulatory risk management issues.
• Ability to succinctly communicate advice on complex matters to enable stakeholders and colleagues to easily understand the core legal, regulatory risks and issues they need to manage.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

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