About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Secretariat team at RHB Singapore. In this role, you will be responsible for providing legal support across a wide range of banking-related matters, including contract review, regulatory advisory, dispute resolution, and stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with internal teams and external counsels to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks across the Bank’s operations.
What you will be doing
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and advising on a broad range of banking-related contracts across Corporate, Commercial, Retail, and Treasury businesses.
- Manage and advise on regulatory matters affecting the Bank, including but not limited to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
- Provide legal support on ISDA-related matters.
- Assist in handling dispute-related matters,
- Provide legal support on branch-related projects and initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prepare and advise on legal documentation, internal policies, and procedures.
- Assist in the management and coordination of external counsels.
- Keep abreast of laws and regulations relevant to financial institutions.
- Provide general legal support to senior team members.
- Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Head of Legal & Secretariat and/or the Section Head of Legal.
What we're looking for
- Minimum 1-3 years of working experience in legal practice, preferably in banking or financial services.
- Candidates called to the Singapore Bar and/or any commonwealth jurisdictions are preferred.
- Strong legal drafting and analytical skills.
- Good planning, organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Passionate and driven in pursuing excellence.
- Strong understanding of banking operations and regulatory frameworks.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple stakeholders.
What we offer
At RHB Banking Group, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that empowers our employees to reach their full potential. We offer competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development and career growth. Our wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements also support a healthy work-life balance. If you're ready to be a part of our transformative journey, we encourage you to apply now.
Top Skills
What We Do
We are a multinational regional financial services provider that is committed to deliver complete solutions to our clients through differentiated segment offerings and an ecosystem that supports simple, fast and seamless customer experience, underpinned by cohesive and inspired workforce and relationship built with stakeholders
Headquartered and listed in Malaysia, RHB Banking Group is the longest established local bank, formed though the mergers of several banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1913. RHB Banking Group and its subsidiaries provide a full range of services ranging from retail banking, business banking, corporate and investment banking, Islamic banking, transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management, private equity and stockbroking services.
TOGETHER WE PROGRESS
Our strong heritage is the foundation of our commitment to continue serving the community. For over a 100 years, we have been helping people and businesses grow and succeed, and will continue to do so.
Our experience gives us an in-depth understanding of the needs of our customers and partners, inspiring us to constantly innovate and improve to serve them better. With their unending support, we have established ourselves with a strong footprint throughout Malaysia and we are now present in 9 other countries across the ASEAN region.
We hope our legacy and pursuit for excellence continues as we tirelessly cultivate and nurture the next generation through our actions and words, preparing a brighter future ahead.
We thank those who believe in us and welcome everyone to join us on our exciting journey of progress. The time has come for us to move forward in unison, to realise our greater potential together. Our new brand promise "Together We Progress” honours our past, celebrates the present and welcomes the future.
We invite you to join us as we work towards a better and brighter future for all.
