Legal Counsel

 This position reports to the Chief Compliance Officer to support, maintain and enhance legal functions of the department to ensure compliant with legal and regulatory requirements of the bank.

Job Responsibilities 

1. Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of contracts and agreements
2. Provide legal advice to all relevant business units
3. Support in Projects in new products and business initiatives
4. Review and revise the bank’s manuals, policies, procedures and systems to keep abreast of new and regulatory changes in relation to banking related legislation and guidelines
5. Work closely with Regulatory Compliance Team regarding materials and day-to-day activities to ensure compliant with the banking related legislation and guidelines, and with Company Secretary in preparation of meeting materials
6. Perform ad hoc tasks as assigned

Job Requirements 

1. University degree in Law
2. Minimum 5 years’ PQE, preferably with in-house experience in banking and/or Fintech/ or Payment industry (but not a must)
3. Hands-on experience and knowledge of related legislation and guidelines relevant to banking industries
4. Ability to adopt to new business initiatives
5. Good knowledge in banking operations, products and services
6. Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese; proficiency in Putonghua preferred
7. Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal skills and attention to details