Legal Counsel, Structured Products, Regional Bank
Hays
Hong Kong
Full time
Permanent
On-site
Competitive
About the job
Your new company
We have been mandated by a leading investment bank to appoint a Structured Products Legal Counsel to support its global markets business. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with trading and structuring teams on sophisticated derivatives, structured products, and cross-border regulatory matters across Asia.
Your new role
What you'll need to succeed
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 [email protected].
We have been mandated by a leading investment bank to appoint a Structured Products Legal Counsel to support its global markets business. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with trading and structuring teams on sophisticated derivatives, structured products, and cross-border regulatory matters across Asia.
Your new role
- Draft, review, and negotiate trading, financing, collateral, and structured product documentation, including ISDA and related agreements.
- Support derivatives trading and structured product activities across a range of asset classes and global markets.
- Advise on regulatory and compliance matters relating to derivatives, product distribution, reporting obligations, and cross-border activities.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments, providing practical guidance to business stakeholders on key changes and market impacts.
- Partner with Trading, Structuring, Sales, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Operations teams to facilitate business initiatives and transaction execution.
- Deliver legal training and risk awareness programmes to business teams.
- Coordinate with external counsel, regulators, and industry participants on complex legal and regulatory matters.
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified lawyer from a common law jurisdiction with 6+ years of relevant experience in derivatives, structured products, or financial markets.
- Background gained from an investment bank, financial institution, or leading international law firm preferred.
- Fluent in English and Mandarin, with strong drafting and communication skills.
- Commercially minded, analytical, and capable of managing complex matters independently.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- International or cross-border experience would be advantageous.
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 [email protected].