Senior Legal Counsel, Global Markets, MNC Bank, Singapore

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with strong experience in derivatives and structured products to join a leading global financial institution. This is a high-impact role supporting complex markets across multiple jurisdictions. The position is based in Singapore, though candidates in Dubai or London will also be considered.
You'll be advising on a broad range of derivatives and structured products matters, navigating multi-market regulatory regimes, and supporting transactional work spanning financial instruments, cross-border issues, and market infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities Provide legal support on derivatives and structured products matters, including ISDA/CSA documentation and related transactional work Advise the business on financial markets regulations Navigate cross-border issues such as margining requirements and netting recognition Offer commercial, risk-based advice to stakeholders in fast-moving market situations
Experience that would be highly desirable: Repo and securities lending transactions (GMRA/GMSLA) Prime brokerage arrangements Structured notes / MTN programmes Securitisation and related capital markets structures
Requirements Minimum 5+ PQE with strong grounding in derivatives and/or structured products Broad exposure to transactional and advisory work in financial markets Experience gained in an in-house markets team or via secondment to a financial institution is a strong advantage Excellent understanding of trading models, settlement cycles, collateral arrangements, and market infrastructure Strong judgment, decisiveness, and the ability to manage complex issues under time pressure
This is an outstanding opportunity for a derivatives/structured products lawyer seeking exposure to high-value transactions in a global financial markets environment. Candidates across Singapore, Dubai, and London are welcome to apply.
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