Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Singapur, Singapore Space Executive Full time
Legal Counsel (min 6 PQE), Banking Disputes & Litigation – Regional Bank

Our client is a premier regional bank with a strong reputation for stability, integrity, and innovation. With a sizeable and well-established legal team in Singapore, the bank offers an excellent platform for experienced lawyers to deepen their expertise while contributing to a dynamic and high-performing environment.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Legal Counsel with a minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification experience to join the bank’s Singapore office. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing contentious banking and commercial matters, working closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on and manage a range of banking disputes, litigation, and contentious regulatory matters across the region.
  • Provide pragmatic legal advice to business and functional units on contentious issues, potential exposures, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Liaise with external counsel, oversee case management, and ensure cost-effective resolution of disputes.
  • Support internal investigations and regulatory inquiries.
  • Collaborate closely with the wider legal team to ensure consistent application of legal and compliance standards across the bank’s operations.
Requirements
  • Minimum 6 PQE, qualified in a common law jurisdiction.
  • Strong experience in banking disputes and litigation, ideally gained in a leading law firm and/or financial institution.
  • Familiarity with banking and financial services laws and regulations in Singapore and across the region.
  • Prior exposure to the retail and/or wealth banking sector will be highly regarded.
  • Proven ability to manage contentious matters independently and in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Legal
Industries
  • Banking and Financial Services

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