In this role, you will provide legal advice to the financial advisory business and marketing department.
Area of focus: Financial advisory business, data protection, regulatory compliance, disputes and general corporate commercial matters. This will include the drafting, review and negotiation of vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements, general terms and conditions for events / promotions and agreements relating to the financial advisory business generally. [80%]
Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned from time to time, including new business initiatives and transactions. [20%]
Requirements:
- Education – Law degree from a local university.
- Ideally should be familiar with local regulations pertaining to the insurance and financial advisory industry.
- At least 4-7 years PQE, of which at least 3 were spent in practice/at a law firm.
- In-house experience at a regulated financial institution in Singapore.
- Familiarity with Financial Advisors Act as well as MAS and LIA regulations and guidelines.
- Certifications/licenses – Admitted to the Singapore Bar (or Commonwealth equivalent), and of good standing.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills – willingness and ability to identify issues, follow up systematically and work with stakeholders to resolve.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to be capable of dealing with stakeholders across different levels of seniority as well as external parties.
- Able to work well under time pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Resourceful and meticulous.
