Senior Legal Counsel (Ref: LAW-SLC-FC-ICBCA)

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China ( Asia ) Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and support across various business units. The ideal candidate should have a Law degree and a minimum of 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in the banking sector. The role involves mitigating legal risks, ensuring compliance with laws, and supporting corporate projects. Proficiency in both English and Chinese, including Putonghua, is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 – 6 years of relevant legal experience in banking industry.
• Sound knowledge in commercial laws including Companies, Banking, Commercial and Fund related areas.
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to the Bank Management and Business units.
• Secure the Bank’s position and interests in its day-to-day operation.
• Draft and review documentations from legal and regulatory perspective.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

University degree in Law

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel (Ref: LAW-SLC-FC-ICBCA)

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support to the Bank Management and Business units in order to minimize the legal risk.
• Secure the Bank’s position and interests in its day-to-day operation and facilitate the Bank’s business transactions.
• Draft and review documentations from legal and regulatory perspective to protect the interest of the Bank and reduce the legal risk exposure.
• Coordinate and participate in corporate projects and new product development to identify legal/compliance issues.
• Formulate and revise policies and guidelines and coordinate with the relevant departments to ensure the compliance with new and revised legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide legal advice and support across all areas of the Bank to ensure the Bank’s operations are in compliance with the legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide advice and assistance to Anti-Money Laundering Team to ensure compliance with AML requirements.

Requirements:

• University graduate with major in Law or relevant disciplines.
• Minimum 4 – 6 years of relevant legal experience in banking industry.
• Sound knowledge in commercial laws including Companies, Banking, Commercial and Fund related areas.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, independent and able to work under pressure.
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua.

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