Senior Manager, Assistant Counsel, Business Legal Affairs - Singapore

Would you like to play a key role in helping a NYSE listed global financial services company navigate commercial and corporate law? Are you ready to unleash your potential in a dynamic organization that is poised to evolve into the next phase of its 173-year history? Join Western Union as a Senior Manager, Assistant Counsel, Business Legal Affairs.

Western Union powers your pursuit. 

Be motivated by our values: Integrity, Respect, Trust & Innovation.

Role Responsibilities:

As a qualified attorney with extensive experience in the financial services industry, you’ll play a key role in providing world-class legal advice and oversight for all business units and shared services in the region, in pursuit of delivering the organization’s strategic priorities. Holding a critical position as part of the APAC & Middle East Legal Team, you’ll be responsible for supporting legal management of Western Union’s business in APAC and will be expected to provide timely and commercial legal and regulatory advice for BAU operations and new initiatives, as well as partnering with business leaders to help shape the strategic direction of the company.

You will:

• Work independently as well as cooperatively, as part of a cohesive regional team.
• Execute a variety of tasks, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements for Consumer Money Transfers (Retail and Digital) and various other Projects and initiatives in coordination with other lawyers, business leaders and internal stakeholders.
• Provide a broad range of legal and regulatory advice to business partners and stakeholders across the organization.
• Coordinate with outside counsel.
• Boast superior skills in researching, analyzing and monitoring new and existing laws.
• Stay abreast of current legal issues and advise business and senior leadership on changes to regulatory environments in your jurisdictions of responsibility.
• Drive end-to-end customer value and display a customer-first orientation.
• Be forward-thinking, adaptable and be able to thrive in a culturally diverse, dynamic and high-pressure environment. 

Role Requirements: 

To be successful in this role, financial services experience in an international law firm, or reputable Singapore law firm, or corporate legal department of a multi-national corporation, or financial services regulator in the region is essential (minimum 5 years PQE).

Additionally:

• You must have strong communication skills, written and verbal (Plain English Drafting).
• You must possess a demonstrated ability to tailor communications for different audiences (internal and external stakeholders/partners/customers).
• You are skilled at building networks and client relationships.
• Alternate language skills (such as Mandarin, Bahasa and/or Japanese) will be viewed favorably (but not essential).
• Experience dealing with regulations and regulators in the region and Greater China will be viewed favorably (but not essential).  

A Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law is the minimum educational qualification required. You must be called to the Singapore Bar. 

This role reports to the Managing Associate General Counsel for Business Legal Affairs, APAC & Middle East (based in Sydney), whilst working under the daily guidance of, and in partnership with, Counsel for Business Legal Affairs in Singapore.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 

Western Union aspires to be the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and retail financial ecosystem that help our customers achieve their personal goals. 

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a rewarding compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/. 

Benefits 

You will have access to multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and resources for development and training, in additional to a range of other global employee benefits 
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/).

The following additional location-specific benefits also apply (note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment). 

Your Singapore specific benefits include:

• 21 days holidays
• Birthday Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Global Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Employee Wellness

We are passionate about our diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams, while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran (U.S.) status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

09-15-2024

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.