Manage and develop direct reports by providing guidance, coaching, and support on complex legal issues while nurturing their professional growth within the team.
Strategically plan, prioritise, and execute coordinated legal services that align with business objectives across the APAC region, ensuring consistency and operational excellence.
Identify process and operational risks in the delivery of legal services; lead strategic initiatives to mitigate these risks while standardising resources across regional offices.
Deliver commercially minded legal support covering financial services, regulatory matters, and compliance requirements relevant to capital markets activities.
Draft, review, and negotiate comprehensive legal documentation for various banking and securities-related activities including investment banking divisions and corporate banking units.
Lead efforts to reduce external counsel spend by optimising internal resources and implementing cost-effective strategies without compromising quality or compliance.
Act as an independent guardian and trusted business partner by offering pragmatic advice that balances commercial needs with regulatory obligations.
Proactively provide consultancy services on material legal developments affecting a broad range of products and services within the organisation.
Regularly brief senior management on major issues arising in relevant business areas as well as significant legislative changes impacting operations.
Support bank-wide projects including litigation matters; coordinate with external counsel while managing regional legal affairs in collaboration with other APAC offices.
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Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
MUFG Securities is seeking for a Director of the Legal Office for Asia in Capital Markets join to their dynamic team in Hongkong. This position offers you the chance to shape and influence the delivery of legal services across the Asia-Pacific region, working at the forefront of complex debt capital markets transactions. You will be joining a highly respected financial institution with a global presence, where your expertise in securities laws and regulatory frameworks will be instrumental in supporting business growth and ensuring robust compliance.
Play a key role in leading and executing high-profile debt capital markets transactions across multiple jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia, directly influencing business outcomes and market presence.
Work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to deliver pragmatic legal solutions, drive strategic initiatives, and contribute to the ongoing success of one of the world's most prominent financial institutions.
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