Legal Counsel Lead, Asia Pacific
1 day ago
Company Overview:
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Our vision is to be the world's most trusted financial group, fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
We stand for our values: building long-term relationships, serving society, and putting people first. We invest in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
At MUFG, we're 120,000 colleagues striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve.
Job Description:
Role Summary:
This role provides legal advice and transaction support to the corporate and investment banking business of MUFG within APAC. The successful candidate will have a high level of familiarity with banking and finance transaction documents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice on corporate and investment banking transactions, including loan agreements, securities documentation, and other related contracts.
- Liaise with clients, external lawyers, and other transaction parties on transactions within designated product coverage.
- Collaborate closely with Head Office Legal in Tokyo, international legal functions in other regions, and other local legal units within the branches and subsidiaries of MUFG within APAC.
- Be an independent guardian and trusted business partner by providing commercially sensitive, pragmatic, and practical legal support and advice in a cost-effective and timely manner to MUFG.
Requirements:
- Common law qualified lawyer, including US/ English / Hong Kong / Singapore / Australia.
- 8-15 years of post-qualification working experience.
- High level of familiarity with banking and finance transaction documents, including Loan Market Association based finance documents.
- Prior in-house legal experience in a financial institution (corporate and investment banks) would be an advantage.
- Strong technical knowledge of legal framework surrounding finance transactions generally and possess strong document drafting skills.
- Good knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to finance and banking.
- Broad experience across banking and lending, wholesale/investment banking products, and capital markets.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurized environment.
What We Offer:
As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a global leader in the financial industry. You'll be part of a diverse and dynamic team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
How to Apply:
If you're a motivated and experienced lawyer looking for a new challenge, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.
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