Trainee – 12 months’ contract – Legal Counsel

Providing legal advice and support to SG’s Global Banking and Advisory (GLBA) team and other departments of the bank in the Asia-Pacific region, including the transaction management of matters in relation to debt capital markets, third party note issuance, loan financing and securitisation; and other supplemental legal documentation entered into under or in connection with the above.

• Liaising with external counsel and external bodies including regulators, stock exchanges, clearing systems, paying, settlement and listing agents, distributors, registrars, common depositaries and other authorities with respect to the above.

• Reporting and escalating appropriate matters on an ongoing and regular basis to line managers, and liaising with other members of the legal department as necessary.

• Compliance with internal guidelines and procedures, and providing assistance in updating guidelines and procedures which relate to the above activities

It is an opportunity for a Junior Lawyer to be trained and be exposed to finance activities in a dynamic environment. The candidate will gain hands-on experience with drafting and reviewing legal documentation in relation to debt/note issuance, loan financing and securitisation (including transaction documentation and confidentiality agreements) and exposure to contract law. The candidate will gain a solid understanding of the investment banking setup and acquire valuable interpersonal soft skills

Academic Background and Certifications, Experience

• Degree in law (Singapore or Commonwealth law qualification preferred)

• Experience with capital markets and/or lending activities an advantage

• Good communication skills and good command of spoken and written English

• Problem solving and analytical skills; attention to detail

• Motivated and able to work independently, while respecting reporting procedures

Operational Skills

• Possesses basic post-graduate knowledge of fundamental legal principles within area of coverage

• Drafts core legal documents/memos/emails succinctly, thoroughly and in plain language

• Responds effectively to routine legal questions or issues raised by business partners or management

• Identifies and analyses core legal issues within area of coverage

• Identifies legal risks associated with a file

• Stays on top of regulatory changes and case law

• Researches points effectively

Behavioral Skills

• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make developing synergies within the Group a priority

• Innovation - Technology: I include technological breakthroughs in the strategies implemented

• Responsibility - Risk: In order to improve the Group's security, I am constantly on the lookout for risks

• Commitment - Care: I listen and demonstrate emotional intelligence to engage others

• Responsibility - Performance: I generate outstanding individual and collective performance

• Team Spirit - Collective mindset: I favour the company's best interest over my team's results

Our Culture:

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I):

Our mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our vision: 

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents 
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates.  If you require any reasonable accommodations of assistance during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our HR staff know.

Department Description

The Asia-Pacific Legal division has a local presence in China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Australia, Taiwan and Singapore.