Description

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　　Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up 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.

　　The Senior Legal Counsel’s primary responsibility will be to provide legal support to the structured products (i.e., structured notes and structured certificates of deposit) business. You will be responsible for managing the legal risks of the business by providing practical, commercial, and timely advice. In addition to supporting the structured products business, you will assist with benchmark funding issuances, as well as help support the commercial paper program. You may also be asked to assist periodically with certain corporate and disclosure matters.

　　As our Senior Legal Counsel, you will manage the legal risk of the business and advise on legal matters in connection with our various structured products programs and certain other issuances by Treasury. Among other things, this will include drafting and negotiating standard contract documentation; monitoring, reviewing and/or drafting offering documentation; and participating in the review of marketing and sales literature. You will be responsible for identify new legal, regulatory and market developments that can affect business activities and you’ll educate our sales teams on how these developments may affect their business. This will include frequent and ongoing interaction with our front office and other critical teams (such as regulatory, compliance, operations, treasury, tax).

　　For this role, HSBC targets a fixed pay range between $191,700 and $287,600.

　　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.

　　Qualifications

　　In 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.

　　To be a member in good standing of the Bar of the State of New York.

　　4 years of relevant structured products experience and a strong working knowledge of the relevant securities laws and regulations governing securities issuances and distribution, including Regulation S, 3(a)(2) and Rule 144A.

　　Excellent critical thinking skills and can always see the bigger picture while paying attention to detail.

　　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, diverse 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!

　　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.

　　Job Field: Legal

　　Primary Location: North America-United States-New York-New York

　　Req ID: 0000JSMW