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BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.
About the job:
Job Purpose & Objectives
To oversee the legal aspects of all banking operations and transactions of the Bank in Asia.
To prevent and avoid legal risk in all banking transactions in Asia
Key Responsibilities
Legal document review and drafting. Review and draft legal documents across 9 APAC jurisdictions, complying with regulatory requirements and alignment with business objectives and internal policies.
Global Transaction Banking. Structure and negotiate trade finance instruments, including Receivables Purchase Agreements, ECA-secured trade loans, SBLCs and guarantees.
Corporate Lending. Manage syndicated loans and bilateral credit facilities, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory standards.
Global Markets. Negotiate legal framework agreements like ISDA, CSA and GMRA. Lead negotiations with counterparties and internal stakeholders, while conducting thorough assessments of ISDA/ICMA opinions and monitoring evolving regulatory trends.Advise on capital markets transactions (DCM).
Job Specifications
Qualification & Experience
Bachelor degree in law.
In-house lawyer in and/or law firm for at least 5 years.
Master in law and business are an advantage
Language
Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish
Other Skills (e.g. Interpersonal, Communication etc)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Customer-oriented
Able to work in a matrix reporting structure, multi-functional and cross-cultural environment
Well-organized
Work under pressure
A team player
Skills:
Commercial Awareness
At BBVA we are leading the transformation of banking worldwide, united in pursuing our goal of bringing the age of opportunity to everyone. Firmly focused on the future, our on-going digital transformation is already producing disruptive innovations that power our vision of banking.
Every one of our 121,486 employees, from branch staff to senior leaders, plays an essential role in giving our 71.5 million customers the cutting edge banking solutions that they deserve. Building on 166 years of history we know the importance of constant development, which is why we place so much confidence in the collaborative working environment that enables our people to grow and excel.
If you would like to learn about the culture and opportunities on offer at a company that is leading the way for 21st century banking, head to the ‘Life’ tab to find out more.
