Job Description

Job description

The health and safety of our employees and candidates is very important to us. Due to the current situation related to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), we\xe2\x80\x99re leveraging our digital capabilities to ensure we can continue to recruit top talent at HSBC. As your application progresses, you may be asked to use one of our digital tools to help you through your recruitment journey. If so, one of our Resourcing colleagues will explain how our video-interviewing technology will be used throughout the recruitment process and will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.

Some careers grow faster than others.

If you\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a career that will give you plenty of opportunities to develop, join HSBC and your future will be rich with potential. 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\xe2\x80\x99s reputation by helping to future-proof the organization 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 an experienced professional to join this team in the role of Assistant Legal Counsel.

Responsibilities:

\xc2\xb7 The jobholder assists the General Counsel MYH LGA, the AGC, the Senior Legal Counsel and Legal Counsel in the WPB business and other functions to manage legal risk across MYH in accordance with established policies and procedures. The diversity of HSBC\xe2\x80\x99s business, its geographic spread and the constant changes internally and in the external legal and regulatory environment means the diversity of matters which the jobholder is required to manage and advise on is very wide;

\xc2\xb7 The role requires an understanding of the structure of the HSBC Group and its culture and the ability to handle increasingly complex legal issues;

\xc2\xb7 The jobholder must also establish close mutually supportive working relationships with other members of the MYH Legal team and the Global Legal Function;

\xc2\xb7 Works under the supervision of the AGC, but will work independently on routine matters.

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrate leadership on Regulatory & Compliance matters. Maintain awareness of operational risk (and specifically, legal risk) and minimize the likelihood of it occurring including its identification, assessment, mitigation and control, loss identification and reporting in accordance with Group Operations FIM.

\xc2\xb7 Maintain and observe HSBC internal control standards, implement and observe Group Compliance Policy, including the timely implementation of recommendations made by internal/external auditors and external regulators. Foster a compliance culture and implement Group Compliance Policy by managing compliance risk in liaison with Regulatory Compliance and the Financial Crime Compliance functions.

\xc2\xb7 Supporting the Wealth and Personal Banking business (WPB) of HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad and HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad and HSBC group of companies in Malaysia; also include Global Functions.

Requirements

Requirements:

\xc2\xb7 Minimum Degree qualification preferred and possessing two to five years of experience and knowledge in a related field;

\xc2\xb7 Qualified lawyer (i.e. has been called to the Malaysian bar);

\xc2\xb7 Ability to prioritize;

\xc2\xb7 Developing ability to influence;

\xc2\xb7 Strong written and verbal communication;

\xc2\xb7 Developing lateral thinking / problem solving skills;

\xc2\xb7 Good inter-personal skills and ability to build relationships across business lines and within Legal;

\xc2\xb7 Wide knowledge and experience of banking, corporate and securities law concepts and a working knowledge of the laws in the major jurisdictions in which HSBC operates which impact on the Malaysian business;

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of the HSBC group corporate structures, its business and personnel and a clear understanding of HSBC\xe2\x80\x99s corporate culture and values.

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation needed will be prioritized.

Opening up a world of opportunity.

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Issued by HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad

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