Assistant General Counsel (Vice President)

Location
Singapore (SG)
Salary
Neg
Posted
06 Oct 2016
Closes
03 Nov 2016
Ref
Ref 209
Job Title
General Counsel
Practice Area
Banking, Compliance, Regulatory
PQE Level
8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

The successful candidate will work with the Technology, IP and Corporate Functions legal team to:

  1. provide legal advice and counsel on technology law, outsourcing and intellectual property matters;
  2. work closely with the Asia Pacific Legal & Compliance teams and the technology organizations; 
  3. partner with and provide legal support and advice to the bank's lines of business re its Technology, IP and Sourcing needs; and
  4. assist in providing legal support in respect of offshoring projects regarding the provision of services between affiliates of the Bank.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

The candidate should possess the following attributes:

  • Self-motivated and self-sufficient and adaptable, with an understanding of IT and IP issues.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, good communication and legal analytical skills.
  • A working knowledge of banking regulations, cross- border transactions and insurance law

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Law degree in at least one common law jurisdiction
  • Reading, drafting and negotiating in Mandarin are desirable pre-requisites.