Private Bank Legal Counsel Singapore

Barclays

Singapore, Singapore
Not specified; not specified; not specified
Not specified (assumed hybrid or onsite based on typical banking roles)
Admitted to common law jurisdiction
Expertise in singapore financial services law
Experience with capital markets and derivatives
Barclays is seeking a Private Bank Legal Counsel in Singapore to ensure compliance with laws and regulations within the Markets division. The role involves providing legal advice, managing legal risks, and supporting various banking and investment activities

Job Summary

  • The role ensures that Private Bank & Wealth Management activities comply with applicable laws and regulations while managing legal and reputational risks.
  • Candidates must provide end-to-end legal coverage across capital markets, banking, credit, and investment offerings including structured products and derivatives.
  • Success requires partnering closely with business and control functions to deliver practical advice and maintain a strong control environment.

Matching Summary

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Barclays is seeking a Private Bank Legal Counsel in Singapore to ensure compliance with laws and regulations within the Markets division. The role involves providing legal advice, managing legal risks, and supporting various banking and investment activities.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • admitted to Common Law jurisdiction
  • expertise in Singapore financial services law
  • experience with capital markets and derivatives
  • proactive legal risk identification
  • strong stakeholder influencing skills

Nice-to-have

  • cross-border regulatory knowledge in APAC
  • commercially minded legal advisory approach
  • ability to manage external counsel efficiently
  • experience with structured products and FX
  • high emotional intelligence and diplomacy

Key Requirements

  • Lawyer admitted in a Common Law jurisdiction (preferably Singapore)
  • Strong technical expertise in bank regulatory law in Singapore and Asia Pacific
  • Demonstrated understanding of capital market and private banking investment offerings
  • Legal Right to Work in Singapore required

Work Rights

Must have Legal Right to Work in Singapore

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