Vice President/director, Legal Department (technology & Outsourcing)

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Singapore
On-site
It contracts negotiation
Outsourcing arrangements
Vendor risk management
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is seeking a Vice President/Director for their Legal Department in Singapore, focusing on technology, outsourcing, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will possess extensive legal experience in IT contracts and financial regulatory compliance, specifically in a banking context

Job Summary

  • Draft, review and negotiate technology contracts, including software licenses, cloud services, SaaS, infrastructure agreements, NDAs, maintenance and support contracts and consultancy arrangements.
  • Providing legal support and advice on outsourcing arrangements in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements (e.g. MAS Guidelines on Outsourcing, protection of customer information under Banking Act, PDPA).
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across technology, procurement, operations, risk and compliance teams to support digital initiatives, vendor management programs.

Matching Summary

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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is seeking a Vice President/Director for their Legal Department in Singapore, focusing on technology, outsourcing, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will possess extensive legal experience in IT contracts and financial regulatory compliance, specifically in a banking context.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • IT contracts negotiation
  • outsourcing arrangements
  • vendor risk management
  • financial regulatory requirements
  • data privacy regulations
  • cybersecurity incidents

Nice-to-have

  • proactive and growth-minded
  • work independently
  • sound legal judgment
  • fast-paced environment

Key Requirements

  • 9-12 years post-qualification experience
  • Admitted to practice in Singapore
  • Law degree from recognized university
  • Experience in technology/outsourcing/vendor contracts
  • Experience in financial institutions

Work Rights

Admitted to practice in Singapore

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