Trainee - 12 months' contract - Legal Counsel

Responsibilities
Providing legal advice and support to SG's Global Banking and Advisory (GLBA) team and other departments of the bank in the Asia-Pacific region, including the transaction management of matters in relation to debt capital markets, third party note issuance, loan financing and securitisation; and other supplemental legal documentation entered into under or in connection with the above.

• \tLiaising with external counsel and external bodies including regulators, stock exchanges, clearing systems, paying, settlement and listing agents, distributors, registrars, common depositaries and other authorities with respect to the above.

• \tReporting and escalating appropriate matters on an ongoing and regular basis to line managers, and liaising with other members of the legal department as necessary.

• \tCompliance with internal guidelines and procedures, and providing assistance in updating guidelines and procedures which relate to the above activities

It is an opportunity for a Junior Lawyer to be trained and be exposed to finance activities in a dynamic environment. The candidate will gain hands-on experience with drafting and reviewing legal documentation in relation to debt/note issuance, loan financing and securitisation (including transaction documentation and confidentiality agreements) and exposure to contract law. The candidate will gain a solid understanding of the investment banking setup and acquire valuable interpersonal soft skills

Required Profile required Academic Background and Certifications, Experience

• \tDegree in law (Singapore or Commonwealth law qualification preferred)

• \tExperience with capital markets and/or lending activities an advantage

• \tGood communication skills and good command of spoken and written English

• \tProblem solving and analytical skills; attention to detail

• \tMotivated and able to work independently, while respecting reporting procedures

Operational Skills

• \tPossesses basic post-graduate knowledge of fundamental legal principles within area of coverage

• \tDrafts core legal documents/memos/emails succinctly, thoroughly and in plain language

• \tResponds effectively to routine legal questions or issues raised by business partners or management

• \tIdentifies and analyses core legal issues within area of coverage

• \tIdentifies legal risks associated with a file

• \tStays on top of regulatory changes and case law

• \tResearches points effectively

Behavioral Skills

• \tTeam Spirit - Synergies: I make developing synergies within the Group a priority

• \tInnovation - Technology: I include technological breakthroughs in the strategies implemented

• \tResponsibility - Risk: In order to improve the Group's security, I am constantly on the lookout for risks

• \tCommitment - Care: I listen and demonstrate emotional intelligence to engage others

• \tResponsibility - Performance: I generate outstanding individual and collective performance

• \tTeam Spirit - Collective mindset: I favour the company's best interest over my team's results

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Our vision:

• \tEngaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate

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Department Description

The Asia-Pacific Legal division has a local presence in China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Australia, Taiwan and Singapore.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.