Legal Counsel

Overview Join to apply for the Legal Counsel role at Standard Chartered Singapore . Key Responsibilities Lead interaction with SODA Project Team and Key Stakeholders to deliver project objectives. Demonstrate strong analytical and legal skills. Maintain personal authority and integrity. Demonstrate independence and resilience. Adopt an inquisitive approach to practices, procedures and process governance. Ability to lead, plan and manage projects within the Legal function. Coordinate across different businesses, functions and geographies. Working with Excel is highly desirable. Understand risks beyond legal issues (credit, market, event or operational risk) and contribute to mitigation processes. Make judgements where needed and provide meaningful legal information to inform decision makers. Adapt approach to a range of legal systems that may differ from the trainer’s system. Contract Automation & Documentation Conduct an audit of the current documentation template architecture to identify opportunities for streamlining and rationalisation of Banking templates (including BFL/SFL standard templates, security documents, Term Sheets, NDAs, Mandate Letters, Engagement Letters and standard Trade/Transaction Banking templates). Lead the design phase of the new template workflow model with a focus on developing a clause library. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Tech Architecture, CFCR, CRC/LDU, Operations and Product) to build and maintain a cohesive documentation design architecture. Help track, monitor and manage progress of the Legal workstream in the SODA project. Assist with review of existing policies and procedures related to template management. Oversee the integration of DocuSign and the Bank’s digital signature capabilities into the workflow solution. Work with the vendor to build a digitisation framework enabling metadata extraction across lending and trade documentation, including syndicated facilities. Collaborate with CPM, CRC/LDU and Product teams to design a data model for metadata extraction. Identify synergies between current metadata host platforms. Regulatory & Business Conduct Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. Identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters in a collaborative manner. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor Degree in Law from a reputable law school 5 years of PQE Experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal team, preferably in a financial services related industry Direct experience with SODA project objectives or contract automation is desirable Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities Willingness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team Ability to work with Excel Proven ability to adapt to different legal systems This is a Direct Contract role for 7 months Role Specific Technical Competencies Strong analytical and legal skills Ability to work with Excel Adaptability to a fast-paced environment Experience leading cross-functional project interactions What We Offer In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing. Core benefits including retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary options where available. Annual leave, parental/maternity leave, sabbatical and volunteering leave, with minimum global standards for holidays (30 days minimum). Flexible working options based around home and office locations. Wellbeing support and development resources, including digital wellbeing platforms and learning opportunities. A continuous learning culture with opportunities to reskill and upskill. An inclusive, values-driven organization that celebrates diversity. Recruitment Notes Some roles may use assessments as part of the process. If invited to take an assessment, this indicates progression to an important stage of the recruitment process. Visit the careers site for more information. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Banking J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Singapore, Singapore, SG

Posted Date: 9/17/2025