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At HSBC we exist with the purpose of Opening up a World of Opportunity. We use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to provide opportunities for our customers and colleagues through global connectivity. We bring together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

Offering a diverse range of legal skills and jurisdictional experience across the full range of countries and territories in which our businesses operate, Group Legal plays an important role in the day-to-day and long-term planning activities of all our businesses around the world. Responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice to senior management and all Group functions, the team advises on and takes an active involvement in all business and operational strategies and initiatives, from legislative and regulatory matters to the setting of policies, standards, and procedures for guarding against and reporting on legal risk and reputational management issues.
 
We currently have an opportunity to join our team in Australia for a 12 month secondment to cover parental leave, in the role of Senior Legal Counsel.  You will be supporting the Corporate & Institutional Banking business, with a focus on providing advice on transactions, regulatory initiatives, and projects.  

This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive team with a wealth of technical knowledge in banking and finance law, where you would have exposure to a variety of matters. Involvement in projects as well as transactional work, will also enable you to contribute to the broader organisation as a whole.  You will be someone with a commercial mindset, able to look at the big picture as well as the detail, and who thrives when working closely and collaboratively with others.  

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal advice and transactional support to the Corporate & Institutional Banking business.
• Supporting the General Counsel and Head of Wholesale Legal with regulatory initiatives and projects.
• Supporting the General Counsel and Head of Wholesale Legal in discharging Legal’s role as risk steward and second line of defence for legal risk in the Corporate & Institutional Banking business, including overseeing any remedial action required.
• Developing and communicating strategic policies, procedures, and controls for the Corporate & Institutional Banking business to effectively manage the exposure to legal risk.
• Providing commercially sensitive, pragmatic, and cost-effective legal support.
• Proactively and promptly advising and engaging the business, the General Counsel and Head of Wholesale Legal on material legal issues or developments and sharing knowledge with Legal and other stakeholders.
• Assisting in the supervision and management of less experienced lawyers and/or secondees and providing leadership and guidance.
• Working collaboratively with legal and other stakeholders to drive projects across the Corporate & Institutional Banking business. 

To be successful in this position you will need:

• To be a fully qualified lawyer, admitted to practice in Australia with significant post qualification experience in Australia.
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with, and provide leadership to, other lawyers in the legal team and engage with senior stakeholders across the bank.
• A strong working knowledge of the Australian banking and financial services legal regime (or other similar common law jurisdiction).
• Up-to-date knowledge of developments in structuring and negotiation of lending / security documentation.
• Strong banking and finance transactional experience essential (preferably with exposure to complex syndicated/club lending transactions).
• Derivatives experience would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a variety of matters, from complex to routine with the ability to handle a diverse range of issues simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to make decisions under pressure and solve problems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility with business teams and other stakeholders.
• A proactive self-starter with strong organisational skills who works collaboratively and in an inclusive manner.

Preference will be given to candidates who hold Australia PR / Citizenship or Australian Citizenship, or who can demonstrate current unrestricted work rights in Australia without limitations.

We value different perspectives, we succeed together, collaborating across boundaries, we take responsibility, holding ourselves accountable to get things done. Through these values, HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are appreciated and respected and where opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow in an inclusive environment. Applications from First Nations peoples are encouraged.

Learn more about careers at HSBC Australia –  https://www.hsbc.com/careers/where-we-hire/australia

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