Senior Legal Counsel

• Assist with the preparation, negotiation and review of various legal contracts for the Bank's Global Markets (GM) business
• Prepare and review GM products and corporate investment products related documents
• Provide oversight on the negotiation and execution process of Traded Market Documentation
• Support the preparation, negotiation and review of facility documentation, bespoke lending and financing documentation
• Provide advice and support to business on the legal related issues in relation to the corporate business accounts
• Provide assistance and/or education and/or discussions with other team members and relevant internal stakeholders on technical issues
• Provide legal advice, guidance and support to ensure that legal and reputational risks are proactively identified and mitigated
• Coordinating and managing relationships between internal and external stakeholders
• Being innovative and suggesting solutions that are pragmatic and commercially sound
• Monitoring major legislative changes and assessing the impact on the Bank's business

• Hong Kong qualified lawyer with 12 years or above experience gained in the relevant jurisdiction
• Knowledge of Traded Market Documentation, Markets products, lending, financing and investment products for corporate clients
• Experience with managing external counsel and external legal spend
• Strong technical skills
• Ability to handle complex issues and formulate practical, risk-based solutions
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and strong inter-personal skills
• Lateral thinking/problem solving skills
• Stay updated with the latest legal developments and regulatory changes in the banking sector
• Corporate experience
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple matters from different business and functions
• Fluent in Chinese and English
• Mandarin skills will be highly regarded

Mandarin skills

• Dynamic working environment
• Good career development opportunities
• Competitive compensation packages