First VP, Head of Global Markets Legal Documentation Unit

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

The Global Markets Legal Documentation Unit, Group Legal & Secretariat supports the Bank’s global markets businesses by overseeing the drafting, negotiation, and execution of legal documentation for trading activities. The unit ensures documentation accurately reflects commercial terms, manages legal and regulatory risk, and complies with applicable laws and internal standards. It works closely with Front Office, Risk, Credit, Compliance, and Operations to support business objectives.

The Head of the GM Legal Documentation Unit is responsible for leading and overseeing the legal documentation function supporting the Bank’s Global Markets (GM) businesses. This role ensures the timely, accurate, and consistent drafting, negotiation, and execution of trading documentation, while managing legal risk, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of legal documentation professionals supporting GM businesses.
• Set strategic direction, operating standards, and best practices for the legal documentation function.
• Drive efficiency, standardisation, and continuous improvement of documentation workflows and controls.
• Act as a senior point of escalation for complex, high‑risk, or novel transactions.

Legal Documentation & Advisory

• Oversee the negotiation and execution of documentation for GM products, including:
  • ISDA Master Agreements and related collateral documentation
  • GMSLA, GMRA, and other securities financing agreements
  • Derivatives, FX, commodities, and structured products documentation
• Ensure documentation appropriately reflects commercial intent while protecting the firm’s legal and regulatory interests.
• Partner closely with Front Office, Risk, Credit, Compliance, and Operations to support business objectives.

Risk Management & Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Identify and manage legal, regulatory, and documentation risks arising from GM activities.
• Maintain strong governance and controls over documentation processes.
• Contribute to regulatory change initiatives impacting global markets documentation.

Stakeholder & External Management

• Serve as a trusted legal partner to business and management stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external counsels and industry bodies.

People Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a high‑performance and collaborative culture.

Key Requirements

Qualifications

• Law degree from a recognized university
• Qualified lawyer in a Common Law jurisdiction.
• Strong expertise in ISDA, collateral documentation, GMRA, GMSLA, and other GM trading documentation.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing legal documentation teams.
• Solid understanding of global markets products, legal risk, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent commercial judgment, drafting, negotiation, and senior stakeholder management skills.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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