SVP/VP, Legal Advisory Specialist, T&D, Consumer Banking Group
Description
Job Objectives:
We are seeking a highly experienced and specialized Legal Advisory Specialist to
enhance our Wealth Planning proposition for our UHNW (Ultra High-Net-Worth)/
HNW (High-Net-Worth) clients in Taiwan. This critical role involves providing
expert legal counsel and guidance on complex wealth planning matters, ensuring
compliance with local and international regulations, and mitigating legal risks for
both the bank and its high-net-worth clients. The specialist will work closely with
relationship managers, tax advisors, and other investment and insurance product
specialists to develop and implement sophisticated, legally sound wealth
strategies that meet the unique needs of our UHNW/HNW clients, ultimately
aiming to preserve and grow their wealth across generations.
Roles & Responsibilities:
1. Legal Counsel and Strategic Advisory for Wealth Planning
- Provide comprehensive legal advice and support on a broad range of wealth
planning topics, including estate planning, trusts, inheritance, prenuptial
agreements, and asset protection strategies, tailored for UHNW/HNW clients.
- Advise relationship managers and clients on the legal implications of various
financial products and services, ensuring compliance with Taiwanese laws
and relevant regulations.
- Conduct thorough legal due diligence on complex client situations and
proposed wealth structures to identify and mitigate potential legal risks.
- Stay abreast of changes in legal and regulatory frameworks impacting
onshore wealth management and proactively advise on necessary
adjustments to existing strategies and portfolio management.
2. Client Engagement and Solutions Development
- Collaborate with relationship managers and tax advisors to deliver integrated
wealth planning solutions, participating in client meetings to present legal
insights and articulate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely for
UHNW/HNW clients.
- Work with external legal counsel when necessary, coordinating their
involvement and ensuring cost-effective and efficient delivery of specialized
legal services.
- Assist in developing and delivering educational content and training for
internal teams on legal aspects of wealth planning.
3. Risk Management and Compliance
- Ensure all wealth planning advice and solutions adhere to the bank's internal
policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements in Taiwan.
- Identify and assess potential legal and reputational risks associated with
wealth planning activities and propose effective mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal processes and
controls to maintain a robust legal and compliance framework for wealth
management