Lead, Legal Counsel (In-House Banking Experience Required)

Get To Know Our GX Bank Team

GX Bank Berhad - the Grab-led Digital Bank - is the FIRST digital bank in Malaysia, approved by BNM to commence operations. We aim to leverage technology and innovation to serve the financial needs of the unserved and underserved individuals, and micro and small medium enterprises.

We are driven by our shared purpose and passion to bring positive transformation to the banking industry, starting with solutions that address the financial struggles of Malaysians and businesses.

Get To Know The Role

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of agreements and other documentation, including agreements with clients, vendors, partners, and consultants.
• Support the initiatives or new products and services to be offered by the Bank by providing legal advice, preparing and/or reviewing related legal documents.
• Lead in the development of standard bank documentation and its periodic review, and propose changes ensuring the documents remain appropriate in light of legal, regulatory and market developments.
• Legal support & advisory to various departments within the Bank.
• Represent the Bank’s interests and interface directly with external counsel, as appropriate.
• Research legal issues and drafting memos, as appropriate.
• Identifying and effectively handling legal risk.
• Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time.
  
  

The Must Haves

• Law degree and admitted to the Malaysian bar.
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years post qualifying experience (either in a reputable law firm or an established organisation).
• Familiar with the legal requirements in relation to the financial services.
• Extensive experience in corporate and commercial matters, financing and cybersecurity related work.
• A team player with strong ethics and professional integrity.
• Demonstrated success in thriving in a fast paced and collaborative environment, experiencing rapid growth and expansion.
• Possess strong ability to assess risks and adopt practical approaches to effectively balance business with compliance requirements.
• Self-driven and highly motivated individual who can work well in a startup VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environment.