Senior Legal Counsel - Global Markets
Provide legal advice and support to HSBC's Global FX Services business across FX Prime Brokerage, FX Overlay, Algorithmic Trading and Custody FX Advise on legal risks, contractual structures and transactional matters, working closely with Front Office, Risk, Compliance and Operations stakeholders Support institutional client onboarding an complex negotiations, helping deliver commercially sound solutions while protecting HSBC's legal and risk interests Contribute to the development of legal documentation, templates and processes, embracing technology and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency and enhance legal service delivery Qualified Lawyer with relevant post-qualification experience in private practice or financial services legal environment, within derivatives, banking and finance or financial markets.
Strong understanding of financial derivatives and associated legal documentation, with experience drafting, reviewing or negotiating complex financial agreements Ability to analyse complex legal and commercial issues, exercise sound judgement and provide practical.
Commercially focused legal advice Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across different business areas A proactive and curious approach to learning, with the adaptability to develop specialist product knowledge and interest in emerging technologies, AI and improving legal processes
