Job Description

Job descriptionSome 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 Senior Legal Counsel, Global Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement.Role Purpose:Global Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement ("GIRE") is a function within Group Legal responsible for the investigation of all allegations or incidents involving impropriety or possible breaches in law, regulation or policy that pose significant legal, regulatory and/or reputational risk to the Group or its affiliates. These significant internal reviews and investigations are subject to attorney client privilege and attorney work product protections.The Role Holder will conduct internal reviews and investigations under the supervision of the Global Head of GIRE and Regional Head of GIRE Asia Pacific. The Role Holder will be expected to lead reviews and investigations from planning to reporting, and will require a hands-on approach to evidence gathering, review, interviews and report writing. The Role Holder will be expected to provide legal advice, guidance and support on a variety of internal reviews and investigations to ensure that the Group\xe2\x80\x99s exposure to legal risk is managed.The jobholder reports to the Managing Associate General Counsel with responsibility for regulatory investigations for Asia Pacific region. The jobholder will also work closely with the Associate General Counsel, GIRE Asia Pacific and the Global GIRE team.Principal Accountabilities:Impact on the Business

• Provide counsel and legal support on all relevant aspects in the internal investigation sphere relating to the Bank\xe2\x80\x99s business
• To be considered to be a trusted adviser to the Bank by ensuring that commercially sensitive, pragmatic and practical legal support and advice is provided in a cost-effective manner for assigned areas

Customers / Stakeholders

• Provide prompt, commercial, practical legal advice in connection with internal investigations
• Be proactive in the provision of legal support and in advising the business promptly of material legal developments and their implications
• Ensure legal management is fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business area and major legislative changes in area of expertise
• Liaise with panel law firms and other appropriate external parties

Leadership & Teamwork

• Maintain and develop positive and professional working relationships with all team members within Legal and GIRE, and business departments for which the jobholder is responsible
• Participate effectively as part of Legal and GIRE
• Share legal knowledge and best practices with legal colleagues
• May manage internal support staff as appropriate

Operational Effectiveness & Control

• Provide legal services in a cost-effective manner
• Manage the approach to legal risk in Legal and business departments for which the jobholder is responsible, to ensure that the interests of the HSBC Group are adequately protected
• Assist the business to remain compliant with legal risk management requirements set out in the Group Standards Manual and Legal FIM.
• Awareness of the operational risk scenario associated with the role and to ensure that all actions during employment with HSBC take account of the likelihood of operational risk occurring
• Leadership over all regulatory and compliance matters and the management of operational risk

Requirements

• 4 to 8 year Post Qualification Experience
• Knowledge and experience in banking/financial crime related internal investigation is essential (preferably with common law jurisdiction experience). Experience in contentious regulatory matters and dispute resolutions is an advantage.
• Chinese speaking and writing ability is preferred.
• 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.
• Corporate experience and Compliance experience an advantage, but not essential.
• Knowledge of the HSBC Group corporate structures, its business and personnel and a clear understanding of HSBC\xe2\x80\x99s corporate culture.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Communication and inter-personal skills.

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.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. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.Issued by HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad

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