Responsibilities:  

• Lead contract negotiations and establish contractual standards.
• Independently negotiate and manage business contracts, articulating key legal and business issues and solutions effectively.
• Communicate proficiently in both English and Mandarin with all levels of business staff and legal counsel.
• Oversee custody and clearing, global custody, network custody, securities lending, and collateral management.
• Manage licensed data agreements with attention to detail and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on business objectives and legal requirements.
• Provide training and guidance on contract management processes to internal stakeholders.

Requirements: 

• 5 years or above experience with legal qualifications or equivalent negotiation experience in trustee company or regulated financial institution.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex business contracts independently.
• In-depth knowledge of custody and settlement processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (including Mandarin).
• Ability to articulate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

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