A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced and proactive Vice President – Legal and Corporate Secretary
to join its Legal & Secretariat department. This is a senior-level role responsible for supporting the Bank’s legal and corporate secretarial functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining high standards of corporate governance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide full corporate secretarial support to the Board of Directors and Board Committees, including meeting scheduling, preparation of agendas, minutes, resolutions, and board materials.
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Banking Act, and all relevant regulatory and statutory obligations, including those set out by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
- Advise internal stakeholders on corporate governance, regulatory requirements, and directors’ duties.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including commercial contracts, service agreements, NDAs, and regulatory submissions.
- Coordinate with external legal counsel on legal matters and assist in managing legal risks and disputes.
- Oversee the maintenance of statutory registers and corporate records, and ensure timely and accurate filings with ACRA and other authorities.
- Support corporate actions such as restructurings, capital changes, and regulatory submissions.
- Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments impacting the financial services sector and drive the implementation of best practices.
- Assist in developing and reviewing internal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
Requirements:
- Qualified lawyer with a recognized law degree and admitted to practice in Singapore or another common law jurisdiction.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in legal and corporate secretarial roles, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
- Strong working knowledge of Singapore corporate law, regulatory frameworks, and corporate governance principles.
- Proven experience in managing board-level communications and high-level stakeholders.
- Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Meticulous, organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Company Reg No.: 201131609D | License No.: 24S2411 | Reg No: R22109060 | JL
