Senior Manager, Assistant Counsel, Business Legal Affairs (fixed Term)

Western Union

Singapore
Hybrid
Legal advice in financial services
Contract drafting and negotiation
Regulatory compliance and monitoring
This role offers an opportunity to join Western Union as an Assistant Counsel in Business Legal Affairs on a fixed 6-month full-time basis supporting APAC and Middle East regions

Job Summary

  • This role offers an opportunity to join Western Union as an Assistant Counsel in Business Legal Affairs on a fixed 6-month full-time basis supporting APAC and Middle East regions.
  • The position involves providing world-class legal advice, supporting strategic initiatives, and partnering with business leaders to shape the company’s strategic direction.
  • Employees have access to benefits including short-term incentives, insurance, development platforms, employee assistance programs, and wellness initiatives.

Matching Summary

This role offers an opportunity to join Western Union as an Assistant Counsel in Business Legal Affairs on a fixed 6-month full-time basis supporting APAC and Middle East regions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal advice in financial services
  • Contract drafting and negotiation
  • Regulatory compliance and monitoring
  • Support for M&A transactions
  • Collaboration with business leaders
  • Experience in APAC and Middle East markets

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to tailor communications
  • Building client relationships
  • Multilingual skills (Mandarin, Bahasa, Japanese)
  • Adaptability in dynamic environments
  • Customer-first orientation
  • Experience with regional regulators

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years PQE in financial services
  • Qualified attorney called to Singapore Bar
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or Juris Doctorate
  • Experience in international or reputable Singapore law firm or corporate legal department
  • Experience with financial services regulators preferred

Work Rights

Must be called to Singapore Bar

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