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Senior Legal Counsel – Trade Finance

United Overseas Bank · Singapore · Onsite · S$15,000 - S$20,000/year
corporate 5001-10000 employees
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Position Overview

Location: Singapore Singapore flag
Compensation: S$15,000 - S$20,000/year
Position: Senior
Type: Job
Practice Area: Banking Law
Remote: No
Posted:
Deadline: May 19, 2026

Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel – Trade Finance

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join the Group Legal team at UOB Plaza, 80 Raffles Place. You will provide legal support for UOB's trade finance operations across ASEAN, covering letters of credit, trade loans, supply chain financing, and sanctions compliance.

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Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on trade finance products including letters of credit, documentary collections, bank guarantees, and supply chain financing
  • Draft and review trade finance documentation, master agreements, and facility terms
  • Ensure compliance with UCP 600, ISBP, MAS sanctions requirements, and anti-money laundering regulations
  • Advise on cross-border trade finance structures across UOB's ASEAN network
  • Liaise with external counsel across jurisdictions on trade finance disputes and documentary credit litigation
Requirements
  • Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore
  • 6–10 years of experience in trade finance, banking law, or related practice
  • Strong knowledge of ICC trade finance rules (UCP 600, URDG 758) and MAS regulatory requirements
  • Experience with ASEAN cross-border banking is highly valued
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Compensation

S$15,000 - S$20,000/year

Practice Area

Position

Senior

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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