Legal Counsel

Descripción del puesto:

Would you like to work for one of the World's largest banks in an exciting, dynamic and international environment?

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Counsel for our Legal and Corporate Governance Division in Amsterdam.

(COMPANY NAME) Bank Europe N.V. (MBE) is a fully-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ((COMPANY NAME)), one of the largest ranked Financial Groups in the world in terms of assets. A world-class set of businesses and more than 180,000 employees in 50 markets. (COMPANY NAME) offers stability in an ever-changing market, providing services to high-profile clients worldwide.

For more than 50 years MBE offers commercial banking services to both Japanese and non-Japanese corporate customers in The Netherlands and, through its branches, in Central and East Europe. The goal is to be among the top performing foreign-owned banks operating in The Netherlands, providing value-added banking services and excellent operations, fulfilling both Japanese and non-Japanese customers' needs.

The MBE subsidiary based in The Netherlands is a network of branches, managed from Amsterdam.

Our vision? To become the world's most trusted financial group. You'll help us achieve it.

Main purpose of the role

An exciting new opportunity has emerged for a Legal Counsel to join MBE's Legal and Governance Division, based in Amsterdam.

The Legal Counsel assists the Head of Legal in managing the corporate legal activities of MBE. Responsible for managing documentation risk and providing a legal documentation and technical advisory service covering a wide range of banking transactions and operations within MBE.

The role includes the following:

* Support the integrity of the governance framework, including compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

* Provide legal advice in relation to strategic business initiatives and projects, operational infrastructure, jurisdictional risk analysis, regulatory programs and operational risk management and controls framework

* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal contracts relating to a broad range of banking transactions as well as supplier and inter-affiliate agreements

* Managing documentation risk relating to the area's mentioned above, including through developing and monitoring standard documentation and processes within the bank.

* Keep abreast of changes in law, regulations and market practice and ensure such changes are taken into account in the bank's documentation and processes.

* Develop, maintain and implement document templates, know-how and procedures

* Provide training on legal and regulatory issues to MBE employees

* Participate in industry forums and working groups

* Ensure close cooperation with the European legal office of (COMPANY NAME) EMEA and the various branches of MBE.

* Ensure compliance with the bank's rules, policies, procedures and guidelines together with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.

In order to be successful in the role, you will need the following:

Skills and experience:

* Master law degree

* The function requires an intellectual and working background at university level and experience of a minimum of six years in a similar function or relevant area

* International legal experience

* Experience in networking and working in a multi-cultural environment

* In depth knowledge and work experience in international laws and regulations in a senior role within Corporate Banking

* Experience in managing legal change projects, involving various processes and stakeholders

* In depth knowledge of principles and practice of Dutch law and regulatory rules would be an asset

* Understanding of accounting principles and other banking procedures for assessment of credit and other banking risks

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

* Excellent interpersonal, time management, problem solving and organizational skills.

* Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Personal requirements:

Integrity and Responsibility

* Balance Risk with Opportunity

* Customer Focus

* Demonstrate Global Perspective

Professionalism and Teamwork

* Drive For Results

* Collaborate and Build Partnerships

* Communicate Effectively and Professionally

Challenge Ourselves To Grow

* Influence and Inspire Others

* Lead Change & Seek Continuous Improvement

* Think Strategically

* Manage and Develop Talent

What do we have to offer:

We offer you a role in one of the largest banks of the world in a growing and international environment. You have various opportunities to develop yourself and we will support you with that by offering various training and development possibilities.

Besides that we will offer you:

* Gross salary based on experience and consistent with the market

* 8% holiday allowance and 13th month payment.

* 29 vacation days per year. Optional you can buy 15 additional days.

* Commuting allowance based on public transport 2nd class with a maximum of 50 kilometers.

* Remote working possibilities

* A pension scheme with an employee contribution of 2% (max 5%)

* Training budget and development possibilities paid by the bank

* Collective premiums (for own expenses) for health insurance.

Additional information:

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

The role is based in the Netherlands. External candidates need to be willing to relocate to the Netherlands. Internal MBE employees will be supported in case of relocation.

For more information regarding this position you can contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist at: ayhan.catak@nl.(COMPANY NAME).jp