In house Legal Counsel (Banking)

A leading German banking group with a presence across Asia and global markets. Strong focus on commercial banking products (Export Credit, Project Finance, Syndicated Loans, Commodity & Trade Finance) and Capital Markets/Treasury for Institutional Clients).

Your Tasks

• Provide timely and effective legal advice on transaction structuring, documentation, and execution for ECA covered loans, Project Finance and Corporate Loans (both bilateral and syndicated, Commodity/Structured), Trade Finance deals as well as certain Capital Markets/Treasury related transactions originated from Branches in Hong Kong and Singapore (role domiciled in HK but with shared responsibility for and regular travel to SG).
• Review, draft, and negotiate deal-specific legal documentation
• Manage relationships with external counsel and oversee their work on transactional and advisory matters.
• Report to the Hong Kong General Manager
• Act as point of contact for Head Office Legal team (which is functionally separate and has sign-off authority on documentation).
• Collaborate with internal teams across regional offices to resolve issues and ensure smooth transaction completion.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, escalating complex matters when necessary.
• Apply legal expertise to make independent judgments while adhering to internal policies and commercial considerations.

Your Profile

• Qualified lawyer in the Hong Kong SAR with ideally 5+ years of experience gained with an international Law Firm
• Strong background in providing legal advice on structured & commercial finance
• In-depth understanding of banking processes and ability to implement effective control measures.

What we offer you

From performance-related compensation to flexible working arrangement. From extensive continuing education programs to sports activities. At DZ BANK, you will be eligible for staff benefits, such as health care insurance plan, mandatory and voluntary provident fund scheme as well as optimal conditions for your personal development. We live out cooperative values and pay attention to a good work-life-balance. Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application and to working with you.

Reference Date: Jan 20, 2026

Job-ID: 7150