A leading global bank is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to be based in Hong Kong owing to expansion. You will be the subject matter expert responsible for advising on Australia-related legal matters. Your expertise will span both regulatory compliance and transactional matters. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including business units, risk management, and compliance teams, to ensure legal excellence and mitigate risks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of Australian financial regulations, monitor changes, and provide proactive legal guidance to the bank.
- Transactional Support: Advise on complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, capital markets, and financing deals.
- Contract Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements, ensuring alignment with bank policies and legal standards.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify and assess legal risks, develop strategies, and implement risk-mitigating measures.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business units, external counsel, and regulatory bodies to achieve business objectives while maintaining legal compliance.
- Precedent Documentation: Develop and maintain precedent legal documentation to enhance efficiency and consistency.
Qualifications:
- Admission to Practice: You are admitted to practice law in Australia. Qualification in other commonwealth jurisdiction is a plus
- Experience: A minimum of 4 years of legal practice, with significant exposure to financial services, investment banking, or corporate law.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in Australian financial regulations and transactional matters.
- Collaborative Mindset: You thrive in cross-functional environments, collaborating effectively with diverse teams.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to assess legal risks and provide strategic advice.
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