• Broad Strategic Exposure Across Multiple Financial Businesses
• Opportunity to Lead and Influence a High-Profile Legal Function

About Our Client

An organisation operating within the financial services industry, located in Hong Kong.

Job Description

As a Legal Director, your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal advice and guidance on a range of matters for the Global Markets business.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other legal documents related to Equity Derivative, Brokerage and Wealth Management
• Advise stakeholders on legal, regulatory, and governance matters across regulated financial services activities.
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks, providing practical solutions that support business growth while maintaining compliance

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• Approximately 10+ years of post-qualification experience gained in private practice and/or in-house within the financial services sector.
• Experience supporting regulated financial institutions and advising on global markets, brokerage, equity derivative or wealth management matters.
• Proven leadership capability with experience managing teams or mentoring junior lawyers.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in English and Chinese.

What's on Offer

• A senior leadership position with significant influence across a diversified financial services platform.
• Direct exposure to senior management and key business decision-makers.
• Opportunity to shape legal strategy and regulatory risk management in a dynamic and evolving business environment.
• Broad coverage across capital markets, investment products, brokerage, and wealth management activities.
• A platform to build, mentor, and develop a high-performing legal team.
• Competitive compensation package and long-term career development opportunities.

If you are ready to move forward in your legal career, we encourage you to apply.