Legal Counsel, Regional Corporate Bank

Hong Kong

Your new company
An established international banking group with a strong Asia-Pacific presence is seeking to appoint a Legal Counsel to join its Hong Kong legal team. This role supports a broad range of banking and financial services activities, with a particular focus on cross-border matters and regional business initiatives. The position offers exposure to senior stakeholders, a stable platform, and the opportunity to work closely with the business in a highly commercial environment.

Your new role

• Provide legal advice and support across a range of banking products and services, including corporate banking, trade finance, lending, and treasury-related activities
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial and financial agreements
• Advise on regulatory and compliance-related matters relevant to Hong Kong and regional banking operations
• Support cross-border transactions and liaise with external counsel as required
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across business, risk, and compliance functions
• Assist with internal policies, governance matters, and ongoing legal risk management

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified lawyer with 5 to 10 years' PQE (flexible depending on experience)
• Prior experience gained within a bank, financial institution, or reputable law firm
• Strong familiarity with banking, finance, or financial services-related legal work
• Able to operate confidently in a front-office-facing, business-partnering role
• Practical, solutions-driven mindset with strong stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in English is essential; Chinese / Mandarin skills are advantageous.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or for further information and a confidential discussion on this role or to find out about more opportunities in the in-house legal space, please contact Adrian Lam at Hays on +852 2230 7432 or email [email protected].