Credit Administration and Legal Documentation Specialist (RT)

Role Overview

The Credit Administration – Legal role is responsible for managing, reviewing, and administering legal documentation related to credit facilities and security structures. The incumbent will ensure that all legal documents are complete, enforceable, compliant with approved credit terms, and aligned with regulatory and internal policy requirements. The role involves close coordination with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel.

Key Responsibilities

Credit & Security Documentation

• Review and vet facility letters, agreements, and security documents prepared by internal officers and external lawyers (for non-standard documentation) to ensure completeness, validity, and enforceability.

• Review executed legal documents submitted by borrowers to confirm proper execution and identify any irregularities or deviations from approved credit terms, ensuring timely rectification or escalation.

External Legal Counsel Management

• Engage, instruct, and liaise with external lawyers on matters including:

  • Non-standard facility and security documentation

  • Mortgages, debentures, assignments, shipbuilding contracts, and refund guarantees

  • Redemption, release, and discharge of securities

  • Legal opinions and registration of security documents

Non-Standard Credit & Drawdown Support

• Facilitate execution and closure of legal documentation for non-standard credit facilities.

• Ensure all conditions precedent, legal covenants, and documentation requirements are satisfied prior to drawdown.

Trade Finance & Guarantees

• Review and vet Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs), Bank Guarantees (BGs), Performance Bonds, and Letters of Guarantee—whether issued by or received by the Branch.

• Provide recommendations for amendments and highlight legal risks or concerns for management’s review and approval.

Legal Monitoring & Reporting

• Download, review, and distribute weekly Credit Monitoring System reports to Credit Marketing and General Manager, particularly relating to legal actions involving borrowers and guarantors.

Litigation & Insolvency Matters

• Receive and review legal documents including:

  • Court orders

  • Winding-up notices

  • Injunctions

  • Garnishee orders

  • Notices from liquidators, official assignees, or receivers

• Disseminate relevant information to appropriate departments and coordinate follow-up actions where required.

Legal Advisory & Documentation

• Provide legal interpretation and advisory support to management on applicable laws, regulations, and compliance matters.

• Review contracts, service agreements, and other legal documentation.

• Draft legal correspondence including demand letters and letters of set-off.

• Assist in reviewing cases under litigation or liquidation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in credit administration, legal documentation, or banking legal support.

• Strong knowledge of banking facilities, security documentation, guarantees, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience working with external legal counsel and managing complex legal documentation.

• Strong attention to detail, risk awareness, and ability to work independently.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  

  Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes along with a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and achievements to [email protected] or click apply now!
  

  **We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified**

  Talentvis Singapore Pte Ltd | EA License No: 04C3537

  EA Personnel Name: Reggie Tiongson | EA Personnel No: R1324767