Assistant Vice President, LegalApply locations MUFGM, Kuala Lumpur Branch
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job requisition id: 10068351-WD
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Responsibilities:
Providing legal advice and opinions to various departments of the Bank.
Ensuring that transactions entered into are in full compliance with all laws and regulations.
Reviewing, negotiating, revising, and drafting any relevant bank documentation as required to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
Liaising with relevant internal department key stakeholders to ensure all legal processes are properly implemented, including responding to inquiries on related legal process requirements.
Evaluating/amending existing compliance rules, policies, and guides as required by local management, regional, and Parent Bank's directives.
Reviewing and drafting legal documentation for the creation of any new products that the Bank may embark upon.
Communicating and liaising with the Bank's panel of legal counsel.
Any other ad-hoc tasks assigned by the Director of the Legal department.
Requirements:
Candidates should ideally have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience, preferably within a legal practice.
In-house legal counsel experience is not required.
Minimum of 4 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
Applicants must have a recognized Degree in Laws or its equivalent from a recognized university/higher learning institution.
Able to effectively communicate in English and Bahasa Malaysia with all levels of internal stakeholders and external regulators/government departments & agencies.
Preferably applicants who have been called to the Bar.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer.
We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success.
MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organizational fit, regardless of race, religion, or gender.
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