legal counsel - international bank.

about the company.

Our client is a leading financial institution with a significant international presence, who is looking for a legal professional to join its regional legal team. This role provides critical legal counsel and support for capital markets activities across its Asian Pacific operations, focusing on regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.

• Offer strategic legal guidance on business initiatives and pivotal decisions, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks in various APAC markets.
• Identify potential legal risks and instances of non-compliance, escalating them to senior leadership and proposing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Develop practical solutions that address both operational demands and regulatory obligations, collaborating with diverse internal teams and management levels.

• A minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience with a legal degree and relevant qualifications in major common law jurisdictions.
• Strong technical understanding of financial products, securities laws, and banking regulations, with a preference for experience in fixed income, debt capital markets, or structured credit.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and time management abilities, capable of simplifying complex legal concepts for non-specialists and engaging effectively with senior stakeholders.