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Company: 3801 UOB Vietnam
About UOB
United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long‑term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.
Job Description
About the Department
The Legal and Secretariat function is comprised of the Legal and Secretariat teams. The Legal team works closely with all functions across the Group to provide timely, accurate and practical legal support. This facilitates decision‑making in the delivery of efficient service to our customers, while ensuring that the Group’s interests are protected. The Secretariat team supports the boards of UOB and its Singapore subsidiaries in the discharge of their responsibilities and provides advice on governance matters. It also facilitates communication between the non‑executive directors and senior management, and manages the induction and professional development programme for directors.
Overview of the Role
Assist Country Head of Legal & Secretariat cum Country DPO to provide legal supports to business and supporting units, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and mitigate legal risks. This role involves reviewing and advising on legal documentation and regulatory matters, acting as admin touch‑point for managing requests from local authorities or third party, supporting company secretary task and corporate governance initiatives to protect the Bank’s legal interests.
Job Responsibilities
- Providing legal advice to BSU in terms of local regulatory and legal matters, corporate governance and other areas as assigned by Country Head of Legal & Secretariat cum Country DPO or Team Lead.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, agreements and legal documents as assigned by Country Head of Legal & Secretariat cum Country DPO or Team Lead.
- Acting as admin touchpoint to receive and distribute official letters from local authorities/third party to relevant BSU, review and track response letters to local authorities/third party under Legal’s scope;
- Reporting and supporting Company Secretary tasks and Corporate Governance activities as assigned by Country Head of Legal & Secretariat cum Country DPO or Team Lead.
- Keeping the Bank’s staff informed about key legal developments impacting the Bank under assigned scope.
- Performing other tasks as assigned by Country Head of Legal & Secretariat cum Country DPO.
Job Requirements
Mandatory
- At least 5 years of legal experience gained from international law firm or company.
- A degree in law from a recognized university.
- Self‑motivated, confident, independent and prepared to work hard under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Good command of English language.
- Strong interpersonal skill.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of banking, finance law and other corporate laws.
- Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information.
Preferred
- Working experience from international or regional banks and law firms.
- Admitted to provincial bar association.
Additional Requirements
Be a Part of the UOB Family
UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non‑merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.
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