In-house legal experience in financial institution
MUFG Bank is seeking a Director, Senior Legal Counsel for its Singapore branch to lead the legal office across the APAC region. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience in the financial sector, strong leadership skills, and the ability to provide strategic legal support and guidance
Job Summary
The role involves providing strategic leadership for the management of the Legal Office for Asia across MUFG regional offices.
Candidates must possess extensive experience in banking documentation including debt capital markets, syndications, and asset-backed lending structures.
The position requires acting as an independent guardian and trusted business partner to senior management while mitigating operational risks.
Matching Summary
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MUFG Bank is seeking a Director, Senior Legal Counsel for its Singapore branch to lead the legal office across the APAC region. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience in the financial sector, strong leadership skills, and the ability to provide strategic legal support and guidance.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
17-25 years post qualification experience
Common law jurisdiction expertise
In-house legal experience in financial institution
Regulatory and compliance knowledge in finance
LMA based finance document drafting
Cross border leverage finance experience
Nice-to-have
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Experience with ESG matters
Ability to reduce outside legal counsel spend
Proactive business partnership approach
High risk and emerging markets familiarity
Key Requirements
17-25 years post qualification experience
Common law jurisdiction qualification (Singapore, UK, HK, Australia)
Prior in-house legal experience in a financial institution