Senior Negotiator

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We’re one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our Legal team in the role of Senior Negotiator or Senior Legal Counsel. 

You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of legal service delivery within a global organisation, combining your expertise in markets documentation with innovation and emerging technologies to drive meaningful change.

Working at the intersection of Legal, Business and Technology, you’ll act as a trusted subject matter expert while helping to improve processes, influence strategy and support implementation of AI-enabled solutions across the function.

The role is a unique blend of technical expertise, transformation and innovation, giving you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on how legal services are delivered globally while working on high profile initiatives in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you will:

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for core market products and associated legal documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements, Global Master Repurchase Agreements (GMRA) and Global Master Securities Lending Agreements (GMSLA)


• Design, implement and optimise AI enabled legal workflows and solutions to improve legal service delivery, efficiency and risk management


• Partner with Legal, Business and Technology stakeholder to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence


• Support the ongoing development of legal operating models, workflows and strategic transformation initiatives across the Markets Legal Function.


• Lead and support complex negotiations across a broad range of Markets documentation and contractual arrangements.

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Strong subject matter expertise in Markets legal documentation, including ISDA, GMRA and GMSLA agreements


• Strong understanding of legal processes, operating models and workflow design, with the ability to translate legal requirements into practical solutions


• Experience driving innovation, transformation, process improvement or AL-enabled initiatives within a legal or regulated environment


• Proven experience within a Markets Legal documentation or negotiation environment, with the ability to manage complex contractual arrangements


• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Legal, Business and Technology functions

Opening up a world of opportunity.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500