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Legal Counsel

Fiserv

17 Aug 2023

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Job Description
Calling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv.


We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.


Job Title


Legal Counsel


What does a successful Legal Counsel do at Fiserv?


As part of the Asia Pacific Legal & Compliance team, you will be an accomplished contributor who thrives at providing consultation and legal advice with respect to strategic initiatives, delivery projects, customer and vendor contracts, intellectual property, dispute resolution, regulatory matters, corporate policies and procedures, and administration.


What Will You Do


  • Establish trust with senior business unit leadership through effective legal advice, communication and conduct on commercial matters, including drafting and negotiation of the customer, partner, procurement, and licensing agreements.
  • Provide advice and assistance on regulatory matters. Overall, comfortable at being the go-to person for providing legal counsel support for multi-disciplinary transactions and cross border projects.
  • Understand Fiserv contracting standards and enterprise risk thresholds and issues, while independently formulate and advise on risk mitigation, as well as appropriately escalate risks in new and legacy agreements and other business matters without significant oversight from the Head of Legal for APAC business.
  • Managing external legal support where required.


What You Will Need To Have


  • Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent law qualification, Singapore bar-qualified
  • 8-10 years PQE
  • Experience working as in-house legal counsel, support business in Singapore and other countries in South East Asia
  • Extensive transactional experience in drafting and negotiating various complex commercial agreements
  • Fluency, and excellent communication skills, in both English and Mandarin, Chinese (written and spoken)
  • Ability to manage and negotiate multiple competing transactions, often at short notice, working autonomously and escalating where appropriate, demonstrating drive as well as excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
  • Ability to work in an international team, with attorneys and non-attorneys, to establish effective solutions efficiently and in an amenable manner
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly with respect to risk identification/mitigation and contract drafting and negotiating, coupled with the ability to independently investigate complex business problems, develop effective recommendations, negotiate solutions, and resolve issues in a professional manner.


What Would Be Great To Have


  • Background in Financial Services industry, Technology, Fintech and/or Payments is highly desired.
  • Proven track as lead negotiator of technology and payment solution contracts with clients and vendors while working in concert with different levels of stakeholders will truly stand out.


Thank You For Considering Employment With Fiserv. Please


  • Apply using your legal name
  • Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).


What You Should Know About Us


Fiserv is a global fintech leader with 40,000-plus (and growing) associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As a FORTUNE™ 500 company, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to excellence and purposeful innovation.


Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion


We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.


Warning About Fake Job Posts


Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fiserv. Fraudulent job postings may be used by cyber criminals to target your personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information.


Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate business email address. We will not hire through text message, social media, or email alone, and any interviews will be conducted in person or through a secure video call. We won’t ask you for sensitive information nor will we ask you to pay anything during the hiring process. We also won’t send you a check to cash on Fiserv’s behalf.


If you see suspicious activity or believe that you have been the victim of a job posting scam, you should report it to your local law enforcement.


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