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Senior Legal Counsel - Financial Institution

  • Location:

    Singapore

  • Sector:

    Legal

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    JJ How

  • Contact email:

    JJ.How@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-042024-243342_1747814252

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-06-20

Our client is a reputable financial institution, and we are looking for a versatile legal expert to be a key player in their strategic journey. As a core member of their legal team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting a wide range of high impact areas including strategic project, digital innovation, corporate governance and core business operations.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Contract Mastery: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including distribution, referral, outsourcing, investment-related, and other business-critical contracts.

  • Strategic Legal Partnership: Advising and facilitating key initiatives with bancassurance and corporate partners-helping shape customer-centric solutions like non-face-to-face insurance sales processes, both onshore and offshore.

  • Digital Enablement: Delivering comprehensive legal support for our digital platforms- such as their web-based solutions, and partner apps-to enable seamless policy purchases and servicing.

  • Growth & Expansion: Supporting transformative corporate initiatives including joint ventures, acquisitions, and other strategic growth opportunities.

  • Governance & Compliance: Overseeing corporate governance and secretarial functions, ensuring we stay ahead of regulatory requirements and uphold our internal standards.

Requirements:

  • A qualified lawyer with 8-10+ of PQE, preferably with a blend of private practice and in-house exposure
  • Experience in both contentious and non-contentious insurance matters will be a strong advantage
  • Ability to manage complex legal issues across various insurance business lines
  • Proven exposure to the financial services industry, preferably the insurance sector, along with a sound understanding of Singapore's financial services regulatory landscape
  • A driven, commercially savvy individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills

If interested, please click "Apply" or contact JJ How via jj.how@oliverjames.com for a further confidential discussion

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