Legal Counsel (Corporate banking lawyer)

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support to the corporate banking business in the bank.
• Advise relevant stakeholders on local and global regulatory developments with an impact on the bank’s corporate banking business.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with at least 8 years PQE.
• Fluent in written and oral English.
• Prior experience in banking and finance departments of law firms or financial institutions is important. In particular, must be familiar with (i) corporate loans and financing documents (including loan and security documents). Experience in handling digital banking matters is a plus.
• Knowledge on investment banking is a plus
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Able to work independently and with other functional specialists in completing projects.
• Agile mindset in embracing use of technology for legal innovation and change management will be viewed positively.