Vice President, Senior Legal Counsel

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

Purpose of role

Lead lawyer in APAC for Litigation Management, Legal Risk Management, Employment Law matters, Regulatory Compliance / Financial Crime Prevention legal matters, vendor contracts and inter-affiliate legal documentation.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic   

Strategic establishment of the legal risk management framework; provision of trusted, relevant advice to human resources, compliance and financial crime prevention functions in APAC in order to assist their performance.

Other/ Control

Control of legal risk, specifically litigation management risk by providing timely guidance to the business units in handling dispute and certain pre-dispute actions (legal hold, dawn raid, investigation support). Provision of legal advice on the negotiation of vendor contracts to reflect services to be acquired by MUFG.

Additional job responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including commercial, inter-affiliate and vendor.
• Ensure contracts align with legal standards, regulatory requirements, and mitigate potential risks.
• Review and negotiate vendor contracts, outsourcing agreements, and service level agreements.
• Ensure vendor relationships comply with regulatory requirements and safeguard the bank's interests.
• Advise on legal aspects of inter-affiliate transactions and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and corporate policies governing intra-group relationships.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation and enforcement, including dispute resolution and litigation management.
• Monitor and advise on antitrust issues related to banking operations and transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Conduct antitrust compliance training and audits to mitigate risks of anticompetitive behavior.
• Represent the bank in antitrust investigations and litigation proceedings.
• Develop compliance programs and policies to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Advise on securities laws and regulations, including disclosure requirements, insider trading policies, and public offerings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, risk management, and compliance departments.
• Build strong relationships with external counsel, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities.
• Participate in relevant industry forums and working groups.
• Coordinate closely with colleagues globally to ensure proper application of rules and regulations in other jurisdictions.

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION

• Law degree or equivalent from a university recognised by the MOM and license to practice law in any region

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience providing both advisory services and transactional as an in-house counsel within a large financial services institution, investment bank or other highly regulated industry, or private practice experience supporting global financial services clients
• Minimum 10 years of post qualification experience including experience in legal practice, or comparable functions with substantial interactions with legal functions such as compliance.
• Relevant corporate governance qualification/experience where relevant

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of banking regulations, corporate law, commercial contracts, IP law, anti-trust law, and regulatory compliance within the global, commercial banking sector
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Solid understanding of environmental law and corporate sustainability matters affecting the banking sector
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to provide clear and concise legal advice
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex legal matters simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to learn new areas of law to cover new businesses and initiatives
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid decision making and the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
• Ability to recognize problematic issues and to plan and execute strategies for addressing
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other Microsoft 365 applications and services
• Excellent writing and technical drafting, research, and issue-spotting skills
• Fluency in English required and ability to speak/read another language is desirable although not essential

FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS

• Demonstrates leadership
• Communicates effectively
• Identifies multiple paths to success using analytical and critical thinking as well as decision-making skills
• Operates strategically to support a culture of continuous improvement and systems thinking
• Makes sound business decisions in a complex work environment.
• Collaborates with other business functions and divisions to advance business objectives.
• Is flexible, decisive, and able to establish support from leadership.
• Monitors industry trends and best practices and applies insights to advance the business.
• Exhibits and fosters optimism, resilience, flexibility, and openness to others' ideas.
• Inspires innovation and values learning as a lifelong professional objective.
• Leads by example, engaging inclusively and with intent.
• Always acts with integrity.

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 organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.