Senior Legal Counsel, Digital

• 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

• Must be a qualified lawyer in good standing
• Possess 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
• Demonstrate an interest in and understanding of technology, artificial intelligence, digital assets and currencies, with the ability to engage with technology professionals
• Experience working in a financial institution, law firm, or other fast-paced, complex work environments
• Be a collaborative team player, yet capable of working independently with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Exhibit excellent negotiation and drafting skills, with a proven ability to take initiative and apply sound commercial and legal judgment
• Approachable, possess a commercial mindset, and able to explain complex legal concepts in an easily understandable manner
• Experience in cybersecurity and intellectual property is advantageous but not essential

Experience in cybersecurity and intellectual property

• Flexible working
• Continuous professional development
• Opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment