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Consulting Lawyer — Derivatives & Structured Finance, Hong Kong

  • LocationHong Kong, Hong Kong
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience4–4 PQE
  • PracticeFinance & Banking

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Senior consulting role for an experienced derivatives and structured finance lawyer to join a global firm's consulting panel in Hong Kong. The role focuses on advisory and transactional work across OTC derivatives, securitisations (cash and synthetic), structured equity/corporate derivatives, structured credit and commodities, and relevant regulatory developments.

Assignments are typically medium- to long-term (six months or more) and provide access to high-quality, cross-border matters and internal technical resources. This is a self-directed consultant position for candidates who want flexible, project-based work while maintaining strong technical engagement and client-facing responsibility.

  • Minimum 4 years' post-qualification experience, with strong derivatives and structured finance technical expertise.
  • Qualification to practise in at least one of England & Wales, the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia.
  • Right to work and reside in Hong Kong.
  • Ideally some experience on Asian matters or in the region.
  • Self-starter used to working autonomously on complex, multi-jurisdictional projects; excellent communication and client-service skills.
  • Commercial awareness, resilience, strong organisation and ability to work with senior stakeholders.
  • Willingness to operate as a consultant where engagement is via a personal services company or equivalent contracting arrangement.

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