Legal Counsel (Financial Crimes) - Investment Bank

Company : Michael Page

Job Type : Contract

Hong Kong

Job Description - Legal Counsel (Financial Crimes) - Investment Bank

Investment Bank
Excellent Exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Investment Bank with global presence. Currently, they are looking for a Legal Counsel to join their APAC Financial Crimes division.

Job Description

Provide strategic legal counsel to business, risk, compliance, and legal stakeholders on matters relating to anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), sanctions, export controls, customs, and outbound investment regulations.
Advise on transaction-related due diligence reviews, identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks associated with AML, ABC, sanctions, export controls, customs, and outbound investment requirements.
Draft, review, and negotiate contractual provisions addressing AML, ABC, sanctions, export controls, customs, and outbound investment considerations across a broad range of products, services, and business activities.
Monitor, analyze, and interpret evolving legal and regulatory developments, providing practical guidance on applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
Partner with cross-functional teams to develop policies, procedures, and controls that support compliance with relevant regulatory obligations.
Design and deliver targeted legal and compliance training programs to enhance awareness of AML, ABC, sanctions, export controls, outbound investment, and customs-related requirements across the organization.

The Successful Applicant

JD, LLB, or equivalent legal qualification with strong academic credentials.
5+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably gained in a major financial institution, law firm, regulator, or government agency.
Strong knowledge of AML, ABC, sanctions, export controls, outbound investment, and customs regulations.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven experience supporting complex transactions, regulatory assessments, and risk management initiatives in a highly regulated environment.
Fluency in Mandarin Chinese.
Sound understanding of financial markets, banking products, and cross-border transactions.

What's on Offer

Investment Bank

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Legal Counsel (Financial Crimes) - Investment Bank

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