- Global Industry Leader in Private Banking
- In-House Legal Advisory & Drafting
- Rewarding Career Path & Worklife Balance
Our Client
Most sustainable Global European Private Bank with credit rating of Aa2 and total AUM of USD 290 Billion is search for Legal Counsel.
Job Duties
- Report to the North Asia Regional Head of Legal Counsel
- Accountable for providing legal advisory and drafting/vetting of contracts to ensure the fulfilment of HKMA requirements
- Responsible for the negotiation/review of investment product & distribution agreements by working in close partnership with business/product team & external lawyers
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Facilitate any regional/global legal & compliance related initiatives
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer with 6 years+/- private practice or in-house experience
- Familiar with HKMA requirement is highly essential
- Good understanding of private banking business is a definite advantage
- Independent, professional and driven
- Highly proficient in written & spoken English
Category : AML, Legal & Compliance

Industry :
Banking & Finance
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