Hong Kong
Your new company My client is a leading financial institution headquartered in North America who are seeking a highly skilled and commercially astute banking lawyer to join their legal team. This role is pivotal in ensuring legal integrity and risk mitigation across their banking operations in the Asia Pacific region. Due to the expansion of the business, the successful candidate will provide expert legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate banking matters, including syndicated loans, structured finance, regulatory compliance, and transactional documentation.
Your new role - Advise on corporate banking transactions including bilateral and syndicated loans, project finance, and acquisition finance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex banking and finance documentation (e.g., facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements).
- Support the structuring of innovative financial products and services.
- Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and internal stakeholders to manage legal risks.
- Provide training and guidance to business units on legal and regulatory developments.
- Monitor changes in banking laws and regulations and assess their impact on the business.
What you'll need to succeed - Qualified lawyer from Hong Kong, Australia and Singapore
- Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a top-tier law firm or financial institution.
- Strong knowledge of banking regulations, financial instruments, and corporate finance structures.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or for further information and a confidential discussion on this role or to find out about more opportunities in the in-house legal space, please contact Adrian Lam at Hays on +852 2230 7432 or email adrian.lam@hays.com.hk.