Legal Counsel - Regional Bank

Key responsibilities:

As (Senior) Legal Counsel, you will advise on commercial, litigation, and regulatory matters, ensure compliant contracts, and collaborate with Compliance and global teams.

• 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

Candidate profile:

To excel in this role, you bring HK-qualified legal experience in financial services, strong litigation and contract skills, bilingual proficiency, and a collaborative, detail-oriented, risk-aware approach.

• Hong Kong qualified lawyer with at least 3-8 years of PQE
• Prior experience in the banking or finance industry or knowledge in banking is highly preferred
• 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)

About the company:

A reputable regional bank provides corporate and retail financial services with a strong regional presence and focus on stability and growth. It offers a collaborative, client-focused environment with strong emphasis on innovation, compliance, and career development.

Keywords: legal solutions, litigation, commercial contracts, legal trainings, PQE, regional bank

What's next:

Join a leading banking institution to drive impactful financial solutions and grow your career in a fast-paced regional environment. Apply now!