London Enforcement & Investigations Counsel

HKEX Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HKEX Group in London seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to support LME/LMEC regulatory and enforcement matters. You will advise on rulebooks, investigations, settlements and disputes, and manage external counsel to optimise cost and value.

Qualified solicitors with UK market experience, strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills, and ability to work autonomously in a regulated environment are preferred. This is a permanent, full-time role in London.

Qualifications

• A solicitor admitted in England & Wales.
• Experience at a top City law firm or in-house in financial services preferred.
• Experience with enforcement processes is advantageous and desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, analysis and support to the business on legal/regulatory matters, particularly investigations and enforcement.
• Research and analyse legal points across a range of issues.
• Draft notes of advice, investigation notices, enforcement documents and settlement correspondence.
• Lead or contribute to changes in enforcement processes and rule updates.
• Attend committees and assist in drafting disciplinary action documents and settlements.
• Manage external counsel to optimise costs and maximise value.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Drafting skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Communication skills

Team player

Judgement

Regulatory awareness

Education

Solicitor admitted in England & Wales

Job description

HKEX Group in London seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to support LME/LMEC regulatory and enforcement matters. You will advise on rulebooks, investigations, settlements and disputes, and manage external counsel to optimise cost and value.

Qualified solicitors with UK market experience, strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills, and ability to work autonomously in a regulated environment are preferred. This is a permanent, full-time role in London.