Our client, a fast-growing Virtual Bank in Hong Kong is looking for a seasoned legal counsel to join their fast growing business in Hong Kong. The ideal candidate should be a Hong Kong qualified lawyer (with at least 4 years of PQE) and be familiar with loan documentation coming from the banking and finance team of a law firm or in the legal department of a bank or similar industries.
- Remuneration : up to HK$1M base per annum
Responsibilities of the role:
- Provide legal advisory service to management and business/support units
- Draft, review and comment on legal documents (loan documentation, security documentation and other banking-related documentation etc.)
- Keep abreast of legislative changes and update loan documentation, security documentation and other banking-related documentation in light of the legislative changes
- Assist in maintaining and updating legal policies and procedures
- Liaise with external counsels to manage access to specialized legal services
- Filing, registration and record keeping of legal documentation
Requirements of the role:
- A Hong Kong qualified lawyer with 4 years of PQE gained in the banking and finance team of a law firm or in the legal department of a bank
- Good knowledge of the banking industry practices and relevant legislations
- Strong legal documentation and contract experience
- Ability to work independently with good communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (you will be required to handle Chinese documents)
- Good working hours
If interested, Please contact :gina.hui@lmarecruitment.asia
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