Senior Legal Counsel - Digital - HSBC Legal

Some careers have more impact than others.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

Global Legal plays an important role in protecting the Group’s reputation by helping to future-proof the organisation through robust legal risk and issue advisory. Responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice to senior management and all global businesses and functions, the team offers a diverse range of legal skills, jurisdictional experience and practice specialisms across all countries and territories in which our businesses operate.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Senior Legal Counsel – Digital.

Principal Responsibilities

In this role you will

• Collaborate with HSBC's regional and global Digital teams across various business lines regarding the bank's digital platforms
• Utilize your expertise to provide guidance on various activities, including digital platforms and resilience, artificial intelligence, digital assets and currencies, technology partnerships, and emerging technology regulations
• Keep abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends, working closely with business units to ensure compliance and mitigate potential legal risks for HSBC
• Partner with other departments, such as risk management and compliance, to develop and implement effective legal strategies and solutions
• Review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to safeguard HSBC's interests and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
• Providing trainings to other lawyers and stakeholders on regulatory trends, legal risks associated with emerging technologies

Requirements

To be successful you will need

Opening up a world of opportunity

HSBC is 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.