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Legal Counsel (Financial Crimes) - Investment Bank

Michael Page Hong Kong
Full time Temporary On-site Competitive

About the job

  • Investment Bank
  • Excellent Exposure
About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Investment Bank with global presence. Currently, they are looking for a Legal Counsel to join their APAC Financial Crimes division.

Job Description
  • Provide strategic legal counsel to business, risk, compliance, and legal stakeholders on matters relating to anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), sanctions, export controls, customs, and outbound investment regulations.
  • Advise on transaction-related due diligence reviews, identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks associated with AML, ABC, sanctions, export controls, customs, and outbound investment requirements.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contractual provisions addressing AML, ABC, sanctions, export controls, customs, and outbound investment considerations across a broad range of products, services, and business activities.
  • Monitor, analyze, and interpret evolving legal and regulatory developments, providing practical guidance on applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to develop policies, procedures, and controls that support compliance with relevant regulatory obligations.
  • Design and deliver targeted legal and compliance training programs to enhance awareness of AML, ABC, sanctions, export controls, outbound investment, and customs-related requirements across the organization.
The Successful Applicant
  • JD, LLB, or equivalent legal qualification with strong academic credentials.
  • 5+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably gained in a major financial institution, law firm, regulator, or government agency.
  • Strong knowledge of AML, ABC, sanctions, export controls, outbound investment, and customs regulations.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven experience supporting complex transactions, regulatory assessments, and risk management initiatives in a highly regulated environment.
  • Fluency in Mandarin Chinese.
  • Sound understanding of financial markets, banking products, and cross-border transactions.
What's on Offer
  • Investment Bank