Legal Consultant - Banking and Financial Services

Seeking a Legal Consultant with corporate banking experience to join their expanding team in Kuala Lumpur. You will play a pivotal role in supporting global banking clients by managing outsourced legal work, collaborating closely with in-house legal teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on and review loan documents such as facility agreements, security documents, and other transaction-related paperwork to ensure compliance with internal policies and risk management practices.
• Provide guidance on changes to standard facility letters, board resolutions, and corporate guarantees, ensuring commercial objectives are met and all necessary internal approvals are secured.
• Support deal teams and various stakeholders by managing loan transactions from inception through completion, maintaining clear communication throughout the process.
• Review and advise on non-standard corporate authorisation documents for banking customers, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with in-house legal teams of clients, offering practical solutions to day-to-day legal queries within the banking sector.
• Build rapport with stakeholders at all levels by demonstrating credibility, empathy, and effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks by prioritising workload efficiently and managing expectations across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Utilise excellent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Outlook, to prepare documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute positively to the team’s communal spirit by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and participating in ongoing training initiatives.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail when reviewing documents or negotiating terms to safeguard client interests.

Requirements

• Possess with Law Degree with minimum 1 – 4 years.
• Exceptional attention to detail when reviewing complex legal documents or drafting correspondence related to syndicated or bilateral loans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) and Outlook for efficient document preparation and communication management.
• Confidence in communicating clearly with both internal teams and external clients while remaining sensitive to differing perspectives or requirements.
• Capacity for independent work—taking responsibility for tasks while prioritising workload effectively under minimal supervision.
• Exposure to drafting or negotiating loan agreements as well as security documents for syndicated or bilateral loans is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with APLMA (Asia Pacific Loan Market Association) documentation would be considered an advantage.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C