DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advising all business divisions of Yoma Bank on legal issues, including providing advice on all applicable laws, rules and regulations, in particular those that apply or are relevant to the banking sector
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents in relation to the Bank’s day to day operations and activities, including finance documents, non-disclosure agreements and commercial contracts at the direction of and under the supervision of the Legal Counsel
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents relevant to the Bank’s own internal operations, including services contracts and partnership agreements at the direction of and under the supervision of the Legal Counsel
• Assisting in developing standard agreements and customer-facing terms and conditions for new activities and products
• Conducting legal research
• Assisting in preparing procedures and policies as and when required
• Liaising with and building relationships with all levels of the business
• Liaising with external counsel as necessary
• Performing any other responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with a wide range of people both internally and externally.
• Proactive, self-motivated and highly organized.
• Excellent under pressure and able to adapt quickly in an evolving legal environment.
• Ability to work quickly on time sensitive matters.
• Good knowledge of Myanmar laws and regulations.
• Whilst a background in finance is not strictly necessary, a willingness to take on new challenges is required

Education & Special Training

Essential

• Qualified lawyer with a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a foreign accredited university.

Experience

Essential

• Prior legal experience (post-qualification) from a law firm or in-house for a commercial business.
• Understanding or exposure to Myanmar Banking Sector is a preference.

Languages

Essential

• Fluency in English, including the ability to draft a wide range of legal documents.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews*