Financial Crime Legal Counsel Job at Barclays (Hong Kong)

Legal Counsel - Financial Crime

This role is to ensure that the institution’s activities are conducted in compli...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow; London

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer (solicitor, barrister, attorney or equivalent)
Demonstrate some post qualification experience in the areas of litigation, investigations, enforcement and/or regulatory engagement on legal risk issues and/or delivery of legal advice to change programmes
Established senior stakeholder management skills and excellent relationship building including ability to work well with Legal colleagues in different teams globally and colleagues in other Functions
Ability to be effective in a fast-paced, complex and multi-dimensional environment

Job Responsibility

Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance
Legal advice and support to the business on financial crime laws, regulations, and rules, including anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) laws and regulations
Support other legal teams in representation, of the bank in legal proceedings that raise financial crime issues, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations
Advising on financial crime compliance policies and procedures including to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank's financial crime compliance practices
To support Compliance, contributing to and delivering training to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to financial crime
Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to embrace mobility and explore operations

Fulltime

Financial Crime Legal Director EMEA

Join the Legal team to protect Barclays, its employees, and its brands while ens...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, Attorney or equivalent)
Seasoned AML expert with demonstrable experience leading high‑profile, complex AML/CTF matters in financial services, ideally across multiple jurisdictions
Strong knowledge of UK AML/CTF legal and regulatory frameworks
Track record of operating independently and advising senior stakeholders, including ExCo‑level engagement
Experience partnering with regulators and managing regulatory interactions on financial‑crime topics
Exceptional analytical, judgement and problem‑solving skills
Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
Proven leadership and people‑development capability
Resilient, organised and responsive under time pressure
In‑depth knowledge of UK financial‑crime law, with strength in AML/CTF

Job Responsibility

Act as the senior regional legal lead for AML/CTF across the UK, Middle East, and Africa regions
Be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
Provide strategic leadership on legal issues relating to AML/CTF
Drive our global remit, locally coordinating cross‑border legal advice
Strengthen the region’s financial‑crime risk management
Proactively seek to identify unmanaged risk and emerging trends in financial crime
Provide a supporting role to LI&E, the Bank’s FIU and FCC as necessary, on investigations and potential enforcement actions
Serve as primary senior legal contact for AML/CTF in the region
Exercise independent judgement when advising senior management
Represent FCL at regional governance fora

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to inclusion and opportunities

Fulltime

Head of Legal

Location

Egypt , New Cairo

Salary:

Not provided

Ethics HR

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A Master's Degree (LLM) in Commercial Law, International Law, or Banking/Finance Law is highly preferred
15+ years of progressive legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior legal role (General Counsel, Head of Legal) within the banking or financial services sector
Qualified to practice law in Egypt and possess an extensive, current understanding of Egyptian Banking Law and CBE regulations
Proven experience managing the legal requirements for new entity establishment, licensing, and corporate governance
Deep expertise in drafting and negotiating complex technology, outsourcing, and digital partnership contracts
Strong knowledge of legal issues surrounding digital lending, data privacy, e-signatures, and electronic transactions
Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, with proven ability to influence executive-level decisions
Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and verbal) is highly desirable for legal documentation and regulatory communication

Job Responsibility

Establish the bank's internal legal function, including policies, procedures, and retention of external counsel
Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive committees on all legal and regulatory matters
Manage the legal aspects of the bank's licensing, establishment, and corporate governance in Egypt
Review, draft, and negotiate all major commercial agreements, FinTech partnership contracts, and technology vendor agreements
Ensure the legal soundness of all digital product features, marketing campaigns, and customer terms and conditions
Oversee litigation management, dispute resolution, and regulatory inquiries on behalf of the bank
Provide legal oversight for data protection, intellectual property (IP), and consumer protection laws relevant to digital operations
Collaborate with the Compliance function to ensure robust adherence to AML/CFT and other financial crimes legislation
Stay abreast of changes in Egyptian banking law and CBE decrees relevant to digital banking and financial services
Drive legal risk mitigation and provide training to staff on legal and ethical obligations

Senior Regulatory Counsel

Senior Regulatory Counsel, APAC role at Airwallex. You will be based in Singapor...

Location

Singapore; Malaysia , Singapore; Kuala Lumpur

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with at least 8-10 years of relevant experience
Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms and/or financial institutions
Deep experience and demonstrated success advising on regulatory matters and handling regulatory submissions, filings, and regulatory strategy
Sound working knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment, particularly as relates to payments or card issuing, in one or more Southeast Asian jurisdictions, such as Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, or the Philippines
Experience supporting expansion into new markets and launching new regulatory licences in the fintech, payments, or financial services sectors will be advantageous
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and build trust with business, legal, compliance and external counsel stakeholders
Proactive, results-driven, and ownership-oriented, with a clear track record of managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Collaborative team player, embraces managing ambiguity, and thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments

Job Responsibility

Advising on all regulatory legal issues relating to select Southeast Asia jurisdictions, acting as the point of contact for cross-functional matters, regulatory analysis, and strategic advice
Monitor, report, and influence trends and developments of regulatory issues in select Southeast Asia jurisdictions, actively identifying and anticipating changes that may impact business operations or strategic objectives
Partner closely with Product Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Financial Crime Compliance teams to ensure robust compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Support local and global Product, Strategy, and Management teams and regional Commercial teams on new market entry and expansion of regulatory licences in existing markets, providing regulatory mapping and licensing advice
Liaise with senior Airwallex stakeholders globally, providing timely, pragmatic regulatory legal advice and risk assessments on various business initiatives
Manage external legal counsel and consultants, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective support is aligned with Airwallex’s business drivers and risk appetite
Leverage AI and other tooling to enhance the scale, efficiency and effectiveness of the Regulatory Legal team
Provide legal advice, on Airwallex’s obligations with respect to regulatory submissions and filings in Southeast Asian jurisdictions, to Regulatory Compliance colleagues for their timely and accurate filings
Support government relations outreach to legislators and regulatory agencies, helping to shape policy and regulatory approaches relevant to the business

What we offer

Competitive salary plus valuable equity within Airwallex
Collaborative open office space with a fully stocked kitchen
Regular team building events
Freedom to be creative

Fulltime

Vice President and Counsel – Global Markets Legal (Americas)

Transactional lawyer to provide advice and counsel to the range of business line...

Location

United States Of America , NEW YORK

Salary:

210000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Crédit Agricole

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

New York qualified with J.D. and undergraduate degrees from highly regarded institutions
At least 3 years’ relevant experience in a nationally recognized law firm and/or global financial institution legal department covering sophisticated transactions
Securities law background
Familiarity with securitization structures (e.g. commercial paper conduits, special purpose vehicles) and asset backed products
Ability to prioritize effectively and manage a complex, time sensitive workload
Ability to work autonomously in a multi-jurisdiction legal department
Sound and ethical legal and commercial judgment
Professional and convincing demeanor and interpersonal skills
Creative, solutions-oriented approach to complex legal and commercial issues
Ability to confront and escalate difficult issues within the institution

Job Responsibility

Provide transactional and legal advice with respect to global markets activities, with a particular emphasis on debt capital markets, securitization activities as well as the bank’s note programs
Activities include drafting and reviewing underwriting and purchase agreements, private placement agreements, dealer agreements and engagement letters
Counsel and assist in negotiations with clients and other parties with respect to global markets activities in the United States
Provide legal advice and memoranda on capital market and securities law questions and the impact of new legal developments on covered activities, including in support of CA-CIB’s new activities and products approval processes
Assist in the development of forms and template documents used by covered businesses
Engage, coordinate, and supervise external counsel acting on behalf of CA-CIB in all relevant jurisdictions and on all relevant subject matters
Prepare and contribute to numerous internal reports and systems relating to the management of legal risk
Assist in drafting internal governance texts, policies and procedures relating to the legal function and to covered businesses and products
Stay current on market and legal developments affecting covered businesses and products
Organize and participate in internal training targeted towards the front office, legal, compliance and other support functions

Fulltime

Financial Crime Transformation Lead

Compliance is a broad, multidisciplinary function at Barclays that oversees our ...

Location

United Kingdom , London; Northampton; Glasgow

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Identification and assessment of compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems
Identification and investigation of potential market abuse, including but not limited to, Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation or Anti-Competitive Conduct
Conduct investigation of compliance risk events or breaches
Oversight and check and challenge of corrective actions and preventative measures to avoid future occurrences
Implementation of compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and ensuring that the bank’s internal policies are aligned with international standards, including jurisdictional requirements
Collaboration with 1LOD, other relevant Compliance teams and legal, and relevant risk management functions to facilitate a comprehensive approach to compliance and risk management
Identification, investigation and oversight of potential money laundering, terrorist financing or other financial crime
To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change
Plan resources, budgets, and policies
manage and maintain policies/ processes

Job Responsibility

To provide data-led expert oversight and check and challenge on business and compliance matters to evidence that the organisation is operating in a compliance with Barclays legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to flexible working arrangements
Encouragement to embrace mobility and explore operations to build career
Opportunity to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues

Fulltime

Regulatory Counsel

Airwallex’s Regulatory Legal team is a high-impact, collaborative group that pla...

Location

South Korea , Seoul

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with around 6-8 years of relevant experience
Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms and/or financial institutions
Deep experience and demonstrated success advising on regulatory matters and handling regulatory submissions, filings, and regulatory strategy
Deep knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment, particularly as relates to payments, remittance, FX, and/or issuing, in South Korea
Experience supporting expansion into new markets and launching new regulatory licences in the fintech, payments, or financial services sectors will be advantageous
Strong stakeholder management skills
Proactive, results-driven, and ownership-oriented
Fluent in both English and Korean, strong ability to draft documents in both languages
Ability to influence, explain complex legal topics to non-lawyers, and frame business-relevant solutions
Collaborative team player, embraces managing ambiguity, and thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments

Job Responsibility

Be responsible for handling all regulatory legal issues relating to our business in Korea, and providing strategic advice to cross-functional stakeholders relating to our existing licenses and potential future license application(s) in Korea
Monitor, report, and influence trends and developments of regulatory issues in Korea
Partner closely with Product Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Financial Crime Compliance teams to ensure robust compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Support local and global Product, Strategy, and Management teams and regional Commercial teams on new market entry and expansion of regulatory licence(s)
Liaise with senior Airwallex stakeholders globally, providing timely, pragmatic regulatory legal advice and risk assessments on various business initiatives
Manage external legal counsel and consultants
Leverage AI and other tooling to enhance the scale, efficiency and effectiveness of the Regulatory Legal team
Provide legal advice on Airwallex’s regulatory compliance obligations with respect to ongoing regulatory compliance and submission of regulatory reports and filings in Korea
Support government relations outreach to legislators and regulatory agencies

Fulltime

Regulatory Counsel

You will be based in any of these locations (Vietnam/Indonesia/Phillipines/India...

Location

India; Indonesia; Vietnam; Philippines , Bangalore; Jakarta; Ho Chi Minh City; Manila

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with at least 6-8 years of relevant experience
Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms and/or financial institutions
Deep experience and demonstrated success advising on regulatory matters and handling regulatory submissions, filings, and regulatory strategy
Sound working knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment, particularly as relates to payments or card issuing, in one or more Southeast Asian jurisdictions and/or India
Experience supporting expansion into new markets and launching new regulatory licences in the fintech, payments, or financial services sectors will be advantageous
Strong stakeholder management skills
Proactive, results-driven, and ownership-oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Collaborative team player
Experience using, deploying or developing RegTech, LegalTech or AI tools to enhance the legal function is ideal but not mandatory

Job Responsibility

Advising on all regulatory legal issues relating to select Southeast Asian jurisdictions and India
Monitor, report, and influence trends and developments of regulatory issues
Partner closely with Product Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Financial Crime Compliance teams
Support local and global Product, Strategy, and Management teams and regional Commercial teams on new market entry and expansion of regulatory licences
Liaise with senior Airwallex stakeholders globally
Manage external legal counsel and consultants
Leverage AI and other tooling to enhance the scale, efficiency and effectiveness of the Regulatory Legal team
Provide legal advice on Airwallex’s obligations with respect to regulatory reportings and submissions
Support government relations outreach to legislators and regulatory agencies

Fulltime

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Financial Crime Legal Counsel

Barclays

Location:
Hong Kong , Hong Kong

Category:
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Job Posted:
January 08, 2026

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