In-house Legal Counsel

1 day ago


Singapore PEOPLESEARCH PTE. LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

In-house Legal Counsel (PRC Qualified)

Our client, a leading FI is seeking an in-house Legal Counsel with PRC legal qualification to join their legal team. The successful candidate will provide legal expertise on cross-border banking transactions, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance, with a focus on legal issues relating to China.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Offer comprehensive legal support and counsel to the bank on matters relating to PRC law, including banking regulations, financial services, and corporate governance.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements including loan agreements, credit facilities, security documents, and other financial and banking-related documents, particularly in cross-border transactions with Chinese clients or counterparts.
  • Identify, manage, and mitigate legal risks related to the bank’s operations in China, including the management of disputes and potential litigation involving PRC law.
  • Manage disputes and litigation involving the bank’s operations in China, working with external counsel when necessary to ensure successful resolution of legal matters.
  • Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions for business units on legal requirements, regulatory developments, and best practices.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university. PRC legal qualification (Bar admission) is required (focus on legal issues relating to China). Additional international qualifications (e.g., LLM, foreign bar admission) are a plus.
  • Min 2 years of PQE in banking and finance law

Office Location: Singapore, Central

Interested candidates kindly forward your CV to ethelsk.tan@peoplesearch.jobs (Ethel Tan Seok Khoon, Reg No: R2096281). Feel free to forward this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role.

All information will be kept strictly confidential. We regret to inform that only successful applicants will be contacted.

PeopleSearch Pte Ltd

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