Cross-Border Derivatives Legal Structurer

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited is seeking a qualified lawyer to manage overseas and cross-border derivatives documents from a legal perspective. You will work with structuring, trading and sales teams to finalize ISDA/CSA and related agreements.

The role involves developing new derivatives structures, reducing legal and regulatory risks, and providing cross-border hedging solutions. Fluency in Chinese and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law from a well-known law school.
• 5–7 years of working experience in legal field, preferably with derivatives or financial industry.
• Familiar with legal documents for derivatives trading and capable of drafting and negotiating independently.
• Take ownership, quick learner, strong logical thinking, good communication skills and teamwork.
• Fluent in Chinese and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Overseas and cross-border derivatives product or transaction documents from legal and compliance perspective.
• Collaborate with structuring, trading and sales teams on ISDA/CSA and related agreements.
• Develop new derivatives products and structures, reflecting terms in project documents to reduce risks.
• Design cross-border hedging solutions and draft related agreement terms.
• Coordinate with internal/external legal, risk, and operations departments; draft and revise risk disclosures.
• Review templates and provide training to business units; manage external counsels and fees.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Bilingual Chinese-English

Legal drafting and negotiation

Education

Master’s degree in law

Job description

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited is seeking a qualified lawyer to manage overseas and cross-border derivatives documents from a legal perspective. You will work with structuring, trading and sales teams to finalize ISDA/CSA and related agreements.

The role involves developing new derivatives structures, reducing legal and regulatory risks, and providing cross-border hedging solutions. Fluency in Chinese and English is essential.