Senior Legal Counsel - Global Markets

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We’re one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Markets & Securities Services Macro (FX, Rates and Commodities) Legal team, as a Senior Legal Counsel. You will provide legal support and advice to a dynamic global business, working across a range of foreign exchange, interest rates and commodities matters, across corporate and institutional client relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise within a complex and fast-paced financial markets environment while contributing to the continued growth and development of the business.

You will join a dynamic legal team supporting HSBC’s Global Macro (FX, Rates and Commodities) business, gaining exposure to complex financial markets and products, across corporate and institutional client relationships. This is an opportunity to develop your technical expertise while broadening your commercial experience across a range of global FX products and services, including (without limitation) FX Prime Brokerage, FX Overlay and Algorithmic/Electronic Trading. You will work alongside experience legal professionals, contribute to innovative approaches to legal delivery and explore how emerging AI technologies can improve the way legal services are delivered. With opportunities to take on increasing responsibility and develop your expertise, you will be well positioned to build-long-term career within a leading global banking organisation.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you will:

• Provide legal advice and support to HSBC’s Global FX Services business across FX Prime Brokerage, FX Overlay, Algorithmic Trading and Custody FX
• Draft, review and negotiate complex financial markets documentation, including derivatives-related agreements and contractual arrangements with institutional clients
• 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

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

•  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

Opening up a world of opportunity.

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