Legal Counsel SG at CIMB Singapore

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Compliance, Document Drafting, Risk Management, Dispute Resolution, Cross-Border Regulations, Team Collaboration, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Financial Institution Knowledge, Proactive Approach, Multi-Tasking, Liaison Skills, Advisory Skills, Reputation Risk Management, Internal Coordination, External Counsel Liaison

Industry

Banking

Description

Job Responsibilities: Managing the legal risks of the bank. Reviewing, vetting and drafting a range of legal documents, including, without limitation, loan agreements, product terms and conditions, security documents as requested by different departments, to ensure legal compliance of local and international standards. Liaison, coordination and collaboration with both front and back office functions, internal control groups and external counsel. Implement procedures and processes to standardise certain practices across the Group. Provide legal support to the various business units and business enablers. Identification of and addressing legal and reputation risks; Suggesting mitigating approaches to the bank’s risk and advising the business on legal and reputation risks. Handling disputes, complaints and other general legal work from time to time and advising on Court Papers & Claims served on the bank with oversight from Group Legal KL. Advising on cross-border banking rules and regulations. Advising on laws and regulations applicable to the bank's services and products. Reviewing panel law firm applications with oversight from Group Legal, KL. Job Requirements: Possesses minimally Bachelor's Degree in Law. At least 3 years of relevant post-qualification or in-house legal experience Qualified under the Singapore Legal Profession Act (LPA) preferred (Qualified Person / called to the Singapore Bar). Knowledge of financial institution operations or transactions Works well within a team and independently, self-motivated, proactive, analytical and able to multi-task Able to provide clear advice and express opinions strongly if necessary Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken ** Kindly note that the workplace location will be in Changi Business Park. With operations that span 15 different markets across the region, the opportunity to expand your experience, test your capabilities, and exhibit your resilience is ample. #teamCIMB is always keen to welcome the ones who are ready to make that very special difference – for themselves and the bank.

Responsibilities

The Legal Counsel will manage the legal risks of the bank, review and draft legal documents, and provide legal support to various business units. They will also handle disputes and advise on compliance with banking regulations.