Overview

Our client requires a senior lawyer supporting the business in Asia including custodial, fund accounting, middle office, performance and analytics, collateral management, transfer agency and other administrative services in jurisdictions such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, PRC, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand and possible expansion into other markets.  

Duties Include

• Support the business in Asia through counseling senior management on the full range of legal matters affecting the continued operation and expansion of that business, taking an active role in on boarding new business, assessing and developing new products, services and markets, corporate and regulatory governance matters and the impact of legislative developments on the business.
• Advise on financial services and related laws applicable to the key business areas of custody and administrative services (such as the Banking, Securities and Future laws of the relevant jurisdictions), as well as corporate and governance matters.
• Participate in the development and on boarding of new clients, products and services and the expansion into new markets.
• Participate in legal aspects of the corporate and regulatory governance process locally and internationally and become a key member of the local management teams in the relevant jurisdictions.
• Review and approve agreements for operational purposes including confidentiality agreements (eg RFPs), information technology agreements (software licences and maintenance agreements) operational agreements (pricing agreements, supply agreements) and miscellaneous agreements.
• Provide miscellaneous legal advice as required over a range of issues impacting the business.
• Manage outside counsel as required.

Education/Experience

• Solicitor with 7-12+ years PQE in the financial services sector generally with specific recent experience supporting leading custodial and administrative service providers.  A combination of in house or external experience is desirable.
• Licensed and experience in one or more jurisdictions in Asia.
• Keen understanding of current market practice impacting the business lines in several jurisdictions and ability to work with the business units to come up with practical solutions within applicable legal constraints.
• Fluency in English essential, other languages in the relevant markets desirable.
• Superior written and verbal presentation skills and ability to sustain strong relationships with clients, peers and staff and interact with multiple levels in the organization and in multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and foster a team environment.
• Strong project management skills and deadline oriented, ability to prioritise and execute multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Overseas candidates with relevant technical experience and a genuine desire to work in Asia are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position please send your CV to Stefanie Nitze at stefanienitze@taylorroot.com.hk. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please call Stefanie on +852 2973 6333.

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