Job Description

I n compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.

Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. Here at HSBC, we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open new kinds of opportunity for our more than 40 million customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share. 

Legal plays an important role in protecting HSBC’s reputation, helping to safeguard the organisation by providing robust and comprehensive advice on legal issues and risks. Our lawyers advise senior management and the Global Businesses and Functions. They offer a range of legal skills, jurisdictional experience and practice specialisms across all the countries and territories in which HSBC operates. 

We value the different skills and experience that individuals can bring to a role. We would like you to apply even if you believe you only meet some of the listed requirements and would encourage you to highlight other aspects of your experience that may be relevant but aren't explicitly listed as required in this job description.  We understand how valuable flexible working is in helping you work at your best and are committed to exploring flexible working arrangements that work for you, your clients and your team.

About The Role

Senior Legal Counsel in the US litigation and Global Investigations team provides expert and professional legal advice, guidance and support to ensure that the legal and reputational risks faced by the area of coverage are identified, reported and mitigated. You will be part of a team that provides litigation, regulatory enforcement and investigations-related advice, guidance, and support to the HSBC Group in the US and globally as required. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership, expert legal advice, and manage your own portfolio of complex US litigation and investigations.

As our Senior Legal Counsel you will:

• Manage a docket of complex litigations, as well as US-based and cross-border regulatory enforcement matters and legally privileged investigations, aiming to achieve the best possible outcomes for the Bank in a cost-effective manner
• Provide advice to the business and legal stakeholders on BAU litigation matters such as court orders, pre-action claims, customer complaints which require litigation input, strategic projects which give rise to litigation risk
• Provide legal and strategic advice to HSBC senior management regarding contentious matters that present legal and reputational risk to the Bank
• Undertake root cause analyses and "lessons learned" to minimize and prevent recurrence of non-financial risks
• Ensure that relevant litigation and regulatory enforcement matters are properly accounted for and disclosed
• Evaluate and respond to changes in applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and develop positive and professional working relationships with all team members within Global Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement and Investigations (LREI) and Global Legal

You´ll likely have the following qualifications to succeed in this role:

• US qualified Lawyer, expected to have a proven experience, handling a mix of complex civil litigation and regulatory enforcement matters as well as internal investigations
• Experience of working inhouse at a financial services firm is preferred, but not essential – although some experience in working on cases involving financial institiutions is expected
• Experience of leading on and managing complex litigation and investigations, including some cross border experience
• Ability to prioritise, often flexibly against the backdrop of changing facts and stakeholder demands
• Very strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong lateral thinking/problem solving ability with forward-leaning proactive approach
• Ability to manage, partner with, and challenge external counsel
• Resiliance to manage complex often time sensitive matters

As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!

The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.

At HSBC, our overall goal is to provide a competitive Total Reward Package, with an appropriate mix of fixed pay, and variable pay, as part of an employee’s overall total compensation and benefits. Variable pay generally takes the form of discretionary, annual awards (sometimes referred to as a “bonus”). Additionally, HSBC offers a wide range of competitive and flexible benefits designed to help you improve your health and well-being, finances, and lifestyle.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.

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