VP, Legal Support Lead Officer

A foreign financial services firm is searching for a Vice President. The chosen applicant will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and managing legal agreements.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, and related legal documents, including confidentiality agreements and settlement instructions
• Coordinate with relationship managers, product desks, operations, credit officers, treasurers, and other stakeholders involved in the agreement terms
• Populate and manage data-entry formats for uploading agreement data into a centralised global database, in coordination with operations and technology teams
• Maintain accuracy and correctness of legal data in the centralised documentation database
• Provide legal support related to operations, litigation, discovery, settlements, negotiations, and contract administration
• Manage execution, processing, and tracking of legal documentation and records, while handling varied and complex work requests under tight deadlines
• Participate in legal projects and initiatives to enhance process efficiency and align with control and functional business units
• Monitor regulatory changes and internal policy updates, and conduct research and analysis to support legal strategy and ensure compliance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above (Master’s is preferred)
• 6-10 years of relevant industry experience
• Prior experience with ISDA Master, CSA documentation, or negotiation
• In-depth knowledge of legal customs and practices
• Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry
• Experiences for other similar agreements, such as FX and
  derivatives trade confirmations, agreements on securities financing
  transactions (“SFT”) (for example, repo or securities lending in JSDA
  forms/GMLA/GMSLA/OSLA), bond option agreements, is a plus
• Experience working in an in-house legal role in financial services is advantageous
• Proficient in MS Office
• Fluent level Japanese and English

About the Company:

A distinguished financial services firm that consistently delivers services and products that contribute to the financial health of its clients. Empowered by a rich history defined by high ethical standards, they have been helping clients overcome complex challenges for more than a century.

Keywords:

金融サービス, 銀行, 法律, 法, 外資系

Job Ref: YFWB9M