VP, Legal Officer, Group Legal

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

Excellent opportunity for an up and coming lawyer to join a dynamic organization. You will be part of an established professional team of legal counsels providing legal advice to the Bank and its group of companies (Group).

Your key responsibilities include:

• Providing advisory support on data privacy matters, monitoring compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act
• Providing legal support in various areas, including data privacy, wholesale /retail banking transactions, operational matters and regulatory compliance. Specific coverage of segments and products will be allocated from time to time.
• Drafting, reviewing and hands-on negotiation of diverse multi-jurisdictional commercial documents and agreements 
• Drafting and implementing legal policies and guidelines
• Engaging key stakeholders including business teams, product, operations, compliance, external legal counsel etc.
• Developing legal solutions that address not only legal but also regulatory and reputational risk as well as compliance with the Group policies and guidelines.

Requirements

The successful candidate should possess:

• At least 3 years of corporate legal experience gained from a combination of private practice and in-house roles, with experience in data privacy matters being an advantage
• Prior experience in drafting, review and negotiation of legal agreements.
• A degree in law from a recognized university
• Self-motivated, confident, independent and prepared to work hard with a strong track record in managing a broad range of legal issues
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Resourceful and able to work under pressure to meet competing demands.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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