Legal counsel - regional bank

Key responsibilities:

• Act as a key legal advisor to the Branch, identifying and managing legal risk across business lines
• Oversee and coordinate all litigation and dispute matters, including instructing and managing external counsel to protect the Bank's interests and reputation
• Lead drafting, negotiation and review of commercial contracts, ensuring clear, commercially viable and legally sound documentation
• Develop and deliver legal training sessions and guidance to business and support teams
• Act as the principal liaison with Head Office legal and other regional legal teams to harmonise local practices with group policies and standards
• Work closely with Compliance to evaluate legal implications of regulatory and compliance issues and provide pragmatic legal solutions

Key requirements:

• Hong Kong qualified lawyer with at least 8-10 years of PQE
• Prior experience in the banking or finance industry or knowledge in banking is highly preferred
• Knowledge of ISDA documentation is a huge advantage
• Experience and knowledge in commercial litigation is essential
• Possess excellent contract drafting and interpretation skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Proficiency in Mandarin is a significant advantage)