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Global Legal plays an important role in protecting the Group’s reputation by helping to future-proof the organization through robust legal risk and issue advisory. Responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice to senior management and all global businesses and functions, the team offers a diverse range of legal skills, jurisdictional experience and practice specialisms across all countries and territories in which our businesses operate.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join this team in the role of Legal Counsel, Markets and Securities Services.

Principle Responsibilities

To act as the legal counsel supporting Markets and Securities Services (MSS).

To work with the MSS Business Lead Lawyer to implement and communicate the strategic and operational objectives of the Global Legal Function across the Conventional and Amanah business and identify, formulate and communicate policies and procedures in line with these objectives.

To provide proactive legal advice, guidance and support to Conventional and Amanah, and to other business areas and functions as required to ensure that the Group’s exposure to legal risk is managed effectively.

To back up MSS Business Lead Lawyer in representing the legal function in MSS business governance forum such as MSS Business and Local Risk Committees.

Works under the supervision of the MSS Business Lead Lawyer but will work independently on routine matters.

Ability to prioritize workload in terms of legal risk and commercial consideration.

Maintain knowledge of HSBC Group operations and policies.

Enhance relationship with higher levels of management inspiring confidence of customers/stakeholders.

To assist the General Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel as required from time to time.