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Job Ref: 14972
Salary: $65000 – $150000
Location: Onsite | Midtown Manhattan
Compensation: $65,000 – $150,000 (based on experience)
Overview:
A global financial institution is seeking a bilingual Mandarin-speaking attorney to join its Legal Office in New York. This AVP-level position plays a critical role in supporting the Bank’s legal and regulatory functions, with a particular focus on loan documentation, contract review, and ABAC compliance. Candidates must have recent, relevant experience in a banking or financial institution environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Contract & Transactional Support:
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and documentation related to the Bank’s operations, with emphasis on loan agreements and financial transactions
- Advise internal departments on legal risks, rights, and obligations related to various contracts and transactions
- Assist in the development and application of standardized contract terms and legal risk parameters
Legal Risk Assessment & Advisory:
- Identify, assess, and advise on legal risks associated with banking products, operations, and new business initiatives
- Conduct legal research and provide written and verbal guidance on applicable banking laws and regulations
- Support regulatory compliance efforts, including Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) monitoring and documentation
- Participate in internal reviews, audits, and cross-departmental compliance initiatives
Outside Counsel & Policy Oversight:
- Coordinate with and review the work of outside counsel to ensure advice aligns with internal standards
- Provide secondary review of external legal opinions when needed
- Assist with the drafting and revision of internal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
Qualifications:
- JD or LLM from an accredited U.S. law school
- Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (New York preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of recent legal experience, including at least 3 years in a banking, financial services, or corporate in-house legal department
- Demonstrated experience with loan document review, banking regulations, and ABAC or compliance-related matters
- Fluent in Mandarin and English (both verbal and written)
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented legal professional with a proven track record in financial institutions, who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulatory-driven environment, and has the ability to communicate effectively across cultures and departments.