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Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Global Markets Legal Counsel – International Bank

Our client is a renowned international investment bank with a strong footage in Asia currently looking for a Global Markets Legal Counsel to join a well-established team. They offer excellent work life balance and a competitive remuneration package for the right candidate. The incumbent will report to the APAC Head of Global Markets Legal.

Please contact Venus Ip at +852 6380 0256 or email your CV directly in word format to hkcareers@theedgepartnership.com

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Key responsibilities

  • Advise on legal issues and provide recommendations to APAC Global Markets team
  • Support the Equities team and draft/review term sheets for cash equities, equity derivatives, corporate derivatives, prime services products
  • Work closely with Business, Compliance other control functions to ensure the relevant legal risks are managed accordingly
  • Work with external counsels as needed

Role requirements

  • A relevant degree in Law; 5+ PQE from common law jurisdiction
  • Experience from both in-house and/or international law firm
  • Experience from financial services/banking is a must
  • Familiarity with financial market products – cash equities, equity derivatives, corporate derivatives, prime services
  • Financial markets and master agreements (ISDA, NAFMII, GMRA, etc) knowledge is a must
  • Proficiency in English and Chinse is a must