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Senior Legal Counsel

Longbridge SingaporeSingapore, Pedra Branca, Singapore

22 days ago

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As a Senior Legal Counsel at Longbridge Group, you will play a critical role in managing legal affairs at the group level. This position involves providing strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating legal risks, and supporting the company's Global Markets (GM) and Securities Services (SSv) businesses. You will collaborate with senior management, business teams, and other departments to address complex legal matters in a dynamic financial industry environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Legal Advisory and Business Support
Advise on legal risks and opportunities related to business activities, including securities trading, investment banking, asset management, and other financial services.
Act as the primary legal advisor to executives on all material legal issues affecting the business.
Collaborate with Regulatory Compliance, Risk, and Global Legal Services to provide integrated legal support for the GM and SSv businesses.
Represent the Legal Department in various local and regional projects, initiatives, and risk management committees.
Support digital innovation initiatives and the development of digital platforms, services, and products.
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
Ensure the company and its subsidiaries comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including those set by regulators such as the SEC, FCA, MAS, SFC, or other relevant authorities.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business and develop strategies to ensure compliance.
Lead legal responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, investigations, and enforcement actions.
Contract Negotiation and Documentation
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including client agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, trade confirmations, and product term sheets.
Develop and maintain legal and contractual templates to standardize and streamline documentation processes.
Ensure contracts are legally sound, protect the company’s interests, and comply with regulatory requirements.
Corporate Governance
Provide legal guidance on corporate governance matters, including board meetings, shareholder relations, and company policies, as required.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Oversee and manage external counsel in litigation and dispute resolution processes, including securities-related disputes, customer claims, and regulatory enforcement actions.
Develop strategies for dispute resolution, ensuring the protection of the company’s interests while minimizing legal risk.
Leadership and Collaboration
Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Compliance, Finance, Operations, and HR) to provide comprehensive legal support across the organization.
Liaise regularly across business areas to ensure alignment of legal strategies and policies.
Represent the Legal Department in fiduciary forums, risk committees, and board meetings as required.

Qualifications : Education :

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from a reputable institution.

Licensed to practice law in the Bar of Singapore, Hong Kong, the US, or an equivalent qualification in an OECD jurisdiction.

Experience :

3-5 years of post-qualification legal experience.

Preference for experience in a securities brokerage firm, bank, or financial institution.

Experience at a reputable law firm is also highly valued.

Skills and Competencies :

Experienced and confident practitioner with strong legal judgment.

Excellent negotiation and drafting skills, with the ability to handle diverse legal issues and work under pressure.

Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Up-to-date knowledge of legal, regulatory, and market developments in the financial industry.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to risk mitigation.

A collaborative team player with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to work independently.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

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