Competitive
Leeds, England
Permanent, Variable

Senior Legal Counsel - Digital Legal Services

Posted by HSBC.

Job description

Some careers open more doors than others.

If you're looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

Legal plays an important role in protecting the Group's reputation by helping to future-proof the organisation through robust legal risk and issue advisory. Responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice to senior management and all businesses and functions, the team offers a diverse range of legal skills, jurisdictional experience and practice specialisms across all countries and territories in which our businesses operate.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

You will have the opportunity to work on global complex deals in a fast-paced environment.

In this role your work will include:

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Advising on emerging technology risks and contracting approach.
  • Involvement in AI Programs and Regulatory change projects.
  • Specialist advisory work, working in teams, to enable new technologies whilst supporting the management of new and emerging risks, including in AI, cyber and innovation.
  • Supporting stakeholders with ongoing contract management, including vendor management issues and major incidents.
  • Continuous improvement of the way we work to keep us 'fit for the future', working in teams on process improvements, knowledge, and reporting tools.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

  • Qualified Lawyer
  • Strong background in drafting commercial contracts in the Digital space.
  • Financial services or in house advisory experience
  • Experience in cross border, data privacy and outsourcing

This role is based in 33 Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5HD.

Opening up a world of opportunity

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse.

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