Job description
Our client, a European bank, is looking to hire a highly motivated and detailed oriented legal consultant (ISDA Documentation), to join their legal team on a fixed term contract basis for 12 months.Reporting to the Head of Legal, based in Singapore, working with a mid-sized team, you will be responsible for providing legal support in relation to a high volume of documentation and contracts, ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations and protecting the bank’s interests.
About the Role
The successful candidate will:
- Review, draft, and negotiate a high volume of standard and non-standard documentation and contracts, related to ISDA agreements.
- Ensure that all documentation and contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Identify and assess legal risks associated with documentation and contracts and provide practical advice to stakeholders.
- Work closely with business units to understand their needs and provide timely and effective legal support.
- Manage and prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain accurate and organized records of all documentation and contracts.
- Assist with other legal matters as required.
- Junior qualified lawyers, paralegal, negotiators with at least 3 years’ experience in-house or in private practice.
- Experience in Banking & Finance is essential. Proven experience with ISDA negotiations is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of financial markets and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.