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Senior Legal Counsel – Trade Finance
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· Posted 4 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Singapore, Singapore 
Compensation:
S$15,000 - S$20,000/year
Position:
Senior
Type:
Job
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.
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
Responsibilities
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.
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
Requirements
Legal education and relevant experience required
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
Compensation
S$15,000 - S$20,000/year
Practice Area
General Legal
Position
Senior
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: United Overseas Bank Hiring Team
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time