Legal Counsel (Banking & Financial Services)

Job Summary Our banking client seeks a Legal Counsel to provide expert legal advisory and transactional support in banking, financing, treasury, and regulatory matters for the Singapore Branch, driving effective governance and cross-border coordination in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities Provide legal advice on banking business, operations, and governance matters in Singapore to support informed decision-making Support corporate banking, private banking/wealth management, and treasury transactions by reviewing and advising on legal implications Conduct legal risk assessments for new products, business initiatives, and cross-border transactions to mitigate potential exposures Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of banking and commercial documents including loan agreements, facility letters, guarantees, security documents, NDAs, service and outsourcing agreements, and intra-group arrangements to ensure legal compliance and risk management Review treasury and financial markets documentation such as ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, and derivatives documents to support financial transactions Provide legal advice on Singapore regulatory matters including MAS requirements, PDPA, banking secrecy, outsourcing, and corporate governance to ensure regulatory compliance Support regulatory interpretation and align internal policies with evolving legal requirements to maintain governance standards Advise on PRC law-related issues and cross-border transactions to facilitate compliance with Head Office requirements Coordinate with external counsel on Singapore and cross-border legal matters, managing scope, timelines, and costs to optimize legal resources Support the review and enhancement of internal policies, procedures, and operational workflows to strengthen risk management and governance Assist in handling disputes, regulatory enquiries, complaints, internal investigations, and incident response to protect the bank’s interests Maintain legal documentation records …