We are seeking an experienced financial services regulatory lawyer to join our global legal consulting platform. This is a self-directed, non-traditional career route offering the backing of a leading international law firm, with access to high-quality work, clients, resources and support.

In this role, you will advise businesses across the full spectrum of financial services, including investment banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, private banks, insurers, exchanges and trading platforms. Your work will span a wide range of regulatory and compliance matters, with a particular focus on:

Cross-border offer and marketing of investment products and services
Licensing of businesses and products
Securities trading and asset custody
Conduct of business requirements
Data privacy
Supporting financial institutions in transactions involving regulated businesses, including advising on consents and notifications triggered by acquisitions, disposals and restructurings

Successful applicants will have:

The right to work and reside in Hong Kong
Qualification to practice in at least one of: England & Wales, United States, Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia
A minimum of four years' post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm in this field
Strong technical knowledge and experience, ideally with some Asian experience
In-house legal experience at leading financial services institutions or corporates (directly or as a secondee) preferred
A self-starter mindset with a commitment to building a consulting career and a drive to achieve at a high level
Adept at leading or working within complex, multi-functional, multi-national project environments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels and build strong relationships internally and externally
Strong commercial and business acumen
Resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly organised

As a consultant, you will have the opportunity to work in-house with our clients on assignments ranging from two to twelve months (typically four days per week), or on an ad-hoc or fixed-period basis within our own practice. You will receive full support from our dedicated legal consultant management team, plus access to a wide range of resources including partner and senior lawyer contacts, professional support lawyers, knowledge resources, bespoke coaching, training, networking events, and more. You will be part of a community of like-minded lawyers who have chosen the self-directed route.

Right to work and reside in Hong Kong
Qualified to practice in at least one of: England & Wales, United States, Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia
Minimum four years' post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm in financial services regulatory
Strong technical knowledge, ideally with some Asian experience
In-house legal experience at leading financial services institutions or corporates preferred
Self-starter with commitment to a consulting career
Adept at leading or working within complex, multi-national project environments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong commercial/business acumen
Resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly organised

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