Vice President, Senior Legal Counsel - Bukit Merah

Purpose of role

Lead lawyer in APAC for Litigation Management, Legal Risk Management, Employment Law matters, Regulatory Compliance / Financial Crime Prevention legal matters, vendor contracts and inter-affiliate legal documentation.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic

Strategic establishment of the legal risk management framework; provision of trusted, relevant advice to human resources, compliance and financial crime prevention functions in APAC in order to assist their performance.

Other/ Control

Control of legal risk, specifically litigation management risk by providing timely guidance to the business units in handling dispute and certain pre-dispute actions (legal hold, dawn raid, investigation support). Provision of legal advice on the negotiation of vendor contracts to reflect services to be acquired by MUFG.

Additional job responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including commercial, inter-affiliate and vendor.
• Ensure contracts align with legal standards, regulatory requirements, and mitigate potential risks.
• Review and negotiate vendor contracts, outsourcing agreements, and service level agreements.
• Ensure vendor relationships comply with regulatory requirements and safeguard the bank's interests.
• Advise on legal aspects of inter-affiliate transactions and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and corporate policies governing intra-group relationships.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation and enforcement, including dispute resolution and litigation management.
• Monitor and advise on antitrust issues related to banking operations and transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Conduct antitrust compliance training and audits to mitigate risks of anticompetitive behavior.
• Represent the bank in antitrust investigations and litigation proceedings.
• Develop compliance programs and policies to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Advise on securities laws and regulations, including disclosure requirements, insider trading policies, and public offerings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, risk management, and compliance departments.
• Build strong relationships with external counsel, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities.
• Participate in relevant industry forums and working groups.
• Coordinate closely with colleagues globally to ensure proper application of rules and regulations in other jurisdictions.

Job Requirements:

• Law degree or equivalent from a university recognised by the MOM and license to practice law in any region

• Experience providing both advisory services and transactional as an in-house counsel within a large financial services institution, investment bank or other highly regulated industry, or private practice experience supporting global financial services clients
• Minimum 10 years of post qualification experience including experience in legal practice, or comparable functions with substantial interactions with legal functions such as compliance.
• Relevant corporate governance qualification/experience where relevant

• Strong knowledge of banking regulations, corporate law, commercial contracts, IP law, anti-trust law, and regulatory compliance within the global, commercial banking sector
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Solid understanding of environmental law and corporate sustainability matters affecting the banking sector
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to provide clear and concise legal advice
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex legal matters simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to learn new areas of law to cover new businesses and initiatives
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid decision making and the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
• Ability to recognize problematic issues and to plan and execute strategies for addressing
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other Microsoft 365 applications and services
• Excellent writing and technical drafting, research, and issue-spotting skills
• Fluency in English required and ability to speak/read another language is desirable although not essential

• Demonstrates leadership
• Communicates effectively
• Identifies multiple paths to success using analytical and critical thinking as well as decision-making skills
• Operates strategically to support a culture of continuous improvement and systems thinking
• Makes sound business decisions in a complex work environment.
• Collaborates with other business functions and divisions to advance business objectives.
• Is flexible, decisive, and able to establish support from leadership.
• Monitors industry trends and best practices and applies insights to advance the business.
• Exhibits and fosters optimism, resilience, flexibility, and openness to others' ideas.
• Inspires innovation and values learning as a lifelong professional objective.
• Leads by example, engaging inclusively and with intent.
• Always acts with integrity.