Legal Advisor (Banking and Finance Practice Group)

Position Code: P00248
Job Term: Full Time

Number of Hiring: 1Pax

Industry: Banking and Finance Practice Group

Job Location: Phnom Penh

Salary: Competitive Package and Negotiate

Closing Date: January 31, 2019

JOBS DESCRIPTION:

• Draft legal advice and opinions to clients on business entry, licensing, regulatory compliance, project and trade finance, cross-border financing, loan and security agreements and other finance related.
• Draft legal briefs/memoranda and contracts/agreements including IPOs, secured transactions, structured finance, debt restructuring and collection.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date of the workflow chart, procedures, guidelines, checklists, and diagram of loan documentation unit.
• Communicate with clients on matters assigned, in particular in providing direction and support. Liaise with relevant competent authorities.
• Keep all templates up-to-date by coordinating a regular review session with senior/supervisor and relevant departments.
• Draft/update templates and working tools to ensure that they can be used appropriately and effectively.
• Assist in case management and closings.
• Prepare fee proposals, record properly time spent, both billable hours and non-billable hours, review and revise invoice in accordance with the firm’s policies.
• Perform other secretarial, substantive and administrative duties and other tasks as assigned by supervisor or lawyers from time to time.

JOB REQUIREMENT:

• Advanced degree in law or equivalent in related field
• At least 3 years working experience in the banking and finance area 
• Knowledge and understanding of Fintech would be an advantage
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of legal business environment
• Fluent in English and Khmer. Good knowledge in other languages such as French, Chinese or Japanese is an asset
• Good leadership skills
• Good computer and communication skills
• Possess the following qualities: 1. Attention to details, 2. Be open minded and deal calmly and effectively in tough deadline, 3. Good analytical and critical thinking skills and use of logic to address work-related issues and problems, 4. Excellent attendance, reliable and responsible, 5. Willing to personally take on responsibilities and challenges, 6. Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

KEY INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: Supervising Partner, Supervising Manager and local authorities.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to submit your updated CV via Email address below or call us for more information. 
(Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interview)

Contact Person: Recruitment Team

Tel: +855 99 718 979

Email: peoplesolution@unityconsult.asia

Address: 2nd floor, #2A, Street 21, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh.