Legal Counsel

Complete Guide: Legal Counsel at Randstad Singapore

Randstad Singapore, a leading global recruitment agency, is currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced Legal Counsel on behalf of one of its clients—an established banking institution with a strong focus on the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Singapore, offering an exceptional opportunity for banking and finance lawyers to transition into a premier in-house role.

About the Role and Client

The client is a reputable bank looking to bolster its legal department by onboarding a seasoned legal professional. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing timely, practical, and commercially sound legal advice across a broad spectrum of banking products, services, and operational matters. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance legal compliance with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory: Deliver high-quality, practical, and commercially viable legal advice on banking products, services, and day-to-day operational issues.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal instruments, including loan documentation, commercial agreements, client documentation, and vendor contracts.
• Risk Assessment: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal risks associated with business activities, new product launches, and corporate transactions.
• Policy Development: Assist in drafting and implementing internal legal policies, compliance procedures, and training programs for staff.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate closely with internal business units and coordinate with external legal counsels when specialized litigation or advice is required.
• Reporting: Escalate potential legal risks and regulatory issues to senior management with clear mitigation proposals.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this prestigious position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Educational Qualification: Must possess a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
• Professional Experience: Qualified banking and finance lawyer with a minimum of 5 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Sector Expertise: Proven experience gained either within the in-house legal department of a bank/financial institution or from a reputable law firm specializing in banking and finance.
• Core Skills: Exceptional analytical, drafting, and legal research skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business advice.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates can apply directly through the official job posting on LinkedIn. For inquiries or further details, candidates may reach out to the recruiter, Daniella Koh (Legal & Compliance Recruiter for Financial Services at Randstad Singapore), at the contact number 98237297.