Legal Counsel - Banking

Michael Page (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; In loco; HKD 900.000 - 1.500.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited is recruiting a Legal Counsel for a leading international bank in Hong Kong. The role covers legal advice on banking operations, drafting and negotiating documents, and monitoring regulatory developments.

You will manage external advisers, support product development, and contribute to risk management frameworks. Fluency in English and Chinese, and HK solicitor qualification with 2-5 PQE, are required.

Competenze

• Qualified Hong Kong solicitor with 2–5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience at a reputable law firm and/or financial institution.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese.

Mansioni

• Providing legal advice on banking operations and financial transactions.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents and agreements.
• Support new product development and business initiatives from a legal perspective.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and assessing their impact on business operations.
• Manage external legal advisers and oversee legal aspects of projects and transactions.
• Develop policies, deliver training and help strengthen legal risk management frameworks.

Conoscenze

Communication

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Formazione

Hong Kong Solicitor

Descrizione del lavoro

• Join a leading international bank
• Broad exposure to complex legal and regulatory matters

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international financial institution with a strong presence in corporate and commercial banking

Job Description

As a Legal Counsel, your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal advice on banking operations and financial transactions.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents and agreements.
• Support new product development and business initiatives from a legal perspective
• Monitoring regulatory developments and assessing their impact on business operations.
• Manage external legal advisers and oversee legal aspects of projects and transactions.
• Develop policies, deliver training and help strengthen legal risk management frameworks.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• Qualified Hong Kong solicitor with 2-5 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience gained within a reputable law firm and/or financial institution
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile transactions.
• Broad exposure to regional and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Long-term career development within a respected organisation.