Assistant Vice President - Legal (Malaysia)

Job description

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network. We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers. With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations. SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION MALAYSIA BERHAD (SMBCMY) Job Description 1. Provide legal support and advise on legal matters on banking products (which may include both conventional and islamic), Bank’s procedures and policies. 2. Review and draft Service Agreements (intragroup and Vendor) and IT contracts. 3. Conduct research and provide guidance and opinions on legal matters, developments and updates on legislations to internal Bank stakeholders. 4. To conduct learning training or arrange for external trainings to relevant stakeholders within the Bank. 5. To monitor court orders served on the Bank. 6. To assist in risk management exercises. 7. All other matters as instructed by the Head of Legal Department. Job Requirements 1. Professional law degree, LLB or equivalent. 2. Certificate of Legal Practice/Bar. 3. Qualified lawyer with 10 to 12 years of experience gained from legal practice/ in house financial institution (prior working experience in financial institution would be added advantage). 4. Understanding of banking products, law relevant to banking/contract law. 5. Good communication skills and analytical.