Senior Legal Advisor / Assistant Company Secretary at FSDH Merchant Bank Limited

The Senior Legal Advisor will support the Company Secretary/Head of Legal in managing the legal, governance, and compliance responsibilities of FSDH Holding Company. The role ensures legal and regulatory compliance across the Group, provides legal advisory on business transactions, and supports contract management, litigation oversight, and corporate governance. The role also involves working collaboratively with stakeholders across subsidiaries to uphold the Group’s legal integrity

Requirements

Executive level of intellect with:

• Bachelor of Law Degree
• Barrister of Law degree from an accredited law school and active membership in a relevant bar association.
• A master’s degree or other relevant professional qualification is a plus

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in a senior legal role within the financial services sector, including experience with financial holding companies and their subsidiaries.
• 12 years post-call experience in legal within the financial services sector or related areas
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulations, corporate governance, and legal compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal counsel to senior executives.

SKILLS

• Legal Expertise: Strong understanding of financial services laws and regulations, corporate governance, contract law, and compliance requirements specific to the financial industry.
• Corporate Law: Expertise in corporate law, including company formations, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance best practices.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Proficiency in handling legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration proceedings, and the ability to protect the organization's interests.
• Leadership and Communication: Strong leadership skills, effective communication (both written and verbal), and the ability to lead and manage a legal team.