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Financial Services / Regulatory Lawyer | 5+ PQE | Market leading practice

This leading UK international law firm is a recognized market leader in the financial services / regulatory field in Hong Kong, with prominent partners and specialists at all levels. They are currently seeking a senior associate to join their esteemed practice.

Aside from working with recognized specialists in the field, the successful candidate will gain valuable exposure to complex and challenging work, primarily non-contentious matters, as well as working for a variety of well-known clients – including international investment banks, commercial banks, private banks, find/asset managers, brokers, listed companies and their directors, bankers, traders and other parties operating in Hong Kong’s securities and futures markets.

This firm also has a market leading corporate and capital markets team in the region, which the successful candidate would also work with in relation to significant and high-profile transactions.

You will have at least five years’ post-qualification experience either with a top-tier firm, a regulator or a financial institution. A strong background in financial services and experience of working with this firm’s type of clients is needed, experience in regulatory investigations and proceedings is an advantage. For this role, experience in the field is key and the successful candidate must be a genuine expert in the financial services sector and have an excellent understanding of the Hong Kong FSR framework.

Hong Kong qualification is preferred, although other common law qualifications would also be considered.

An excellent command of written and spoken English is essential. Fluency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin with the ability to read and write Chinese will be treated as a great advantage, if coupled with the right experience.

Apart from world class training and exposure, the advantages of working at this firm also includes a lively and dynamic work culture with a collegiate environment.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jenny Law at +852 2973 6333 or jennylaw@taylorroot.com.hk
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Taylor Root
Private practice
Dispute resolution, Regulatory, Securities
5 year(s)
Permanent
Not specified
Hong Kong , Hong Kong
Hong Kong
JL179600
About Taylor Root
Taylor Root is the world's leading legal recruitment firm. With offices in the UK, Asia, the Middle East and Australia we have built specialist teams of recruiters that pride themselves on providing honest, professional and effective advice to clients and candidates alike. Our coverage ranges from paralegal through to partner/general counsel level for law firms, leading financial services organisations and blue chip multinational corporations.

Taylor Root have been in Asia for around 15 years and during this time we have built up an unrivalled network of clients and a strong candidate base. With established offices in Hong Kong and Singapore we also have significant coverage across China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and other emerging Asian markets.

For more information please contact Robert Conway in Hong Kong on +852 2973 6333 (robertconway@taylorroot.com.hk) or Jamie Newbold in Singapore on +65 6420 0500 (jamienewbold@taylorroot.com)