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Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Senior Legal Counsel – FICC (International Bank)

Our client is a top tier international corporate investment bank currently looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a well-established team. They offer excellent work life balance and a competitive remuneration package for the right candidate. Working in a team of 8, the incumbent will report into the Regional Head of Sales and Trading Legal.  

 

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

 

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days, we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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Key responsibilities

  • Advise on legal issues and provide recommendations for sales and trading products (i.e. FX, Repos, credit, rates, CDS, securitization, etc) and ensure that is compliant to the firm and industry’s rules & regulations
  • Negotiate and advise on the relevant documentations
  • Work closely with Business, Compliance other control functions to ensure the relevant legal risks are managed accordingly
  • Monitor on the regulatory development in relevant jurisdictions
  • Work with industry bodies (i.e. ASIFMA, ISDA, etc) on market/regulatory initiatives

Role requirements

  • A relevant degree in Law and 10+ PQE from common law jurisdiction
  • Experience from both in-house and/or international law firm
  • Familiarity with relevant products – FICC preferred
  • Sound knowledge of master agreements (ISDA, NAFMII, GMRA, etc) experience
  • Proficiency in English is a must