ASSOCIATE COUNSEL- FINANCIAL SERVICES recruitment
Our client is a multinational financial services provider with offices spread across the globe. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal support to all proprietary lines of the company’s businesses in the assigned market.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate and amend all types of business contracts for the company.
- Review and advise on marketing and advertising initiatives and executions.
- Advise on the impact of laws, regulations and codes on current or proposed business activities.
- Provide advice and management of litigation, disputes and claims, whether as plaintiff or defendant.
- Provide advice and assistance to management on standard agreements and terms and conditions of business or business processes.
- Provide other general guidance and advice to management.
- Reporting, administrative and GCO activities.
Requirements
- Qualified and admitted as an Advocate Solicitor in Singapore or United Kingdom with 5-7 years post-qualification experience.
- Prior in-house experience with global financial institution or Multi-national Corporation is essential.
- Knowledge of banking, consumer credit, privacy and/or financial services laws at a local or international level is desirable.
- Fast and practical application of legal skills and knowledge to solve business situations and problems.
- Ability to build effective relationships and credibility throughout the company.
- Manage heavy workload by careful prioritization and personal organization.
- Good oral and written communication skills, in particular the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and concisely to non-specialists.
- Analytical skills and writing ability.
- Professional poise: ability to impart discipline and calm to stressful situations.
Interested applicants should email their CV to Sarah Ellis-Goldsmith at sarah.ellis-goldsmith@robertwalters.com.sg or call +65 6228 0289, quoting Ref. No. 549880.
July 4, 2012
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