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Senior Legal Counsel - Digital

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HSBC

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Location:
Hong Kong, Central

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Category:
Legal

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

Global Legal plays an important role in protecting the Group’s reputation by helping to future-proof the organisation through robust legal risk and issue advisory. Responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice to senior management and all global businesses and functions, the team offers a diverse range of legal skills, jurisdictional experience and practice specialisms across all countries and territories in which our businesses operate.

Job Responsibility:

  • Collaborate with HSBC's regional and global Digital teams across various business lines regarding the bank's digital platforms
  • Utilize your expertise to provide guidance on various activities, including digital platforms and resilience, artificial intelligence, digital assets and currencies, technology partnerships, and emerging technology regulations
  • Keep abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends, working closely with business units to ensure compliance and mitigate potential legal risks for HSBC
  • Partner with other departments, such as risk management and compliance, to develop and implement effective legal strategies and solutions
  • Review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to safeguard HSBC's interests and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
  • Providing trainings to other lawyers and stakeholders on regulatory trends, legal risks associated with emerging technologies.

Requirements:

  • Must be a qualified lawyer in good standing with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience advising on issues related to digitization and emerging technologies
  • Familiar with the digital financial services market and the developing approach of relevant regulations
  • Some knowledge of laws impacting the digital provision of financial services across Asia and globally
  • Experience advising on complex digital and technology projects, emerging technology issues
  • Experience working in a financial institution, law firm, or other fast-paced, complex work environments
  • Experience in cybersecurity and intellectual property is advantageous but not essential
  • Demonstrate an interest in and understanding of technology, artificial intelligence, digital assets and currencies, with the ability to engage with technology professionals
  • Be a collaborative team player, yet capable of working independently with an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Approachable, possess a commercial mindset, and able to explain complex legal concepts in an easily understandable manner
  • Exhibit excellent negotiation and drafting skills, with a proven ability to take initiative and apply sound commercial and legal judgment.

Nice to have:

Experience in cybersecurity and intellectual property is advantageous but not essential.

What we offer:
  • Flexible working
  • Opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment
  • Continuous professional development.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 27, 2025

Expiration:
July 14, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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