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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 62 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Assistant Legal Counsel 

Principal responsibilities 

• Under supervision of Senior Legal Counsel-  GTS (Global Trade Solutions), provide legal support to the GTS business on transactions. This includes drafting and advising on guarantee / standby letter of credit issuances, loan and receivables finance facility agreements and related documentation.
• Review transaction documentation, on which the jobholder is supporting, for adherence to internal GTS policies and procedures, to manage legal risk.
• GTS transactions are supported and managed to facilitate successful and timely execution as required by GTS senior management.
• Where necessary, matters are escalated to the Senior Legal Counsel for local GTS Legal engagement and/or GTS senior management.
• Supporting the provision of legal advice that is succinct, easy to understand, and adds value by identifying the root cause of the problem and solutions.
• Evidence that the jobholder has taken the initiative, identified where added involvement from line management and/or expertise from central GTS Legal team is required.
• Evidence that the jobholder has sought to understand the client’s needs and achieved a satisfactory conclusion.
• The jobholder will be responsible for assisting line management / the wider GLS GTS team on GTS transactions (supervised as required by Senior Legal Counsel – GLS GTS) and must have the ability to support a range of contractual legal .
• As required by local GTS counsel and under supervision of senior colleagues / Senior Legal Counsel, support bespoke transactions.

• Qualified lawyer (common law jurisdiction preferable) with a minimum of 7 years’ post qualification banking and finance experience.
• Understanding of domestic banking and finance law and transactions. Trade finance experience preferred but not required.
• Trade lawyer experience, trade finance, bank guarantee or letter of credits, export and import financing along with drafting, review and negotiation experience
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage workload.
• Ability to work independently and, where required, collaboratively to support a range of team members.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Lateral thinking/problem solving.
• Regulatory experience and a general understanding of risk management is an advantage, but not essential.

You’ll achieve more at HSBC

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.” 

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