Head of Legal Asset Management (f/m/d)

At HSBC, our purpose is to open up a world of opportunity and by joining our team, you can be part of something bigger! We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible.

Here in France, you’ll help evolve and grow our business. Are you forward-thinking and proactive? Do you have a passion for law and counselling? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, multinational environment while enabling a supportive and inclusive workspace? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!

What you will do:
As a Managing Associate General Counsel, you will be acting as HSBC-Legal’ s representative in various capacities (Executive Committee, Board, Risk etc.) and engagements while leading the legal team of HSBC’s Global Asset Management in France (AMFR). As a risk steward, you will provide support for Asset Management’s strategic priorities, including but not limited to, M&A activities in Continental Europe, acting in advisory capacity and providing legal oversight and management concerning legislation and its implementation, including on ESG matters and beyond. You will be the legal representative at the Asset Management Business Association meetings and in meetings with regulators on a variety of asset management subjects.

In this role you will:

• Leading the AMFR legal function, managing expertise lawyers supporting the Continental Europe region
• Providing leadership and advice covering specialist areas to meet demands & requirements of AMFR business; including but not limited, to new product development, strategic initiatives, change management and innovation, legislative and regulatory compliance & interpretation etc
• Providing appropriate, constructive support to relevant stakeholders with the goal of facilitating good conduct outcomes and effective legal risk management
• Provide legal representation and advice in various committees, board meetings and other fora as AMFR lead lawyer such as in Risk Management Committees etc.
• Oversee and provide delivery of commercial, practical, and high-quality complex products and specialized legal advice to AMFR entities.
• Optimize AMFR legal function, cost control, monitor external fees, including quality control and challenge to services provided by external law firms
• To lead and challenge in supporting HSBC’s Conduct policy to ensure good client outcomes
• Ensure senior management is fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business areas and major legislative changes in areas of expertise
• Support the strategic objectives of AM within HBCE, the Asset Management Business and the objectives of the wider HSBC Legal Function
• Working actively towards of creating a supportive, inclusive, and enabling professional environment as a senior leader

Requirements

You should apply if you have:

• Significant exposure to asset management legal experience (internationally or within the E.U, either within private practice or reputable fund houses)
• Prior professional experience in funds/asset management entities and/or have prior experience supporting alternative fund products such as real asset, private credit, and venture products
• Prior experience in development and implementation of risk management policies and controls
• Significant experience managing teams of highly specialized expertise in various legal subjects
• Prior experience in leading and taking ownership for optimizing operational performance to ensure efficient and responsive services
• Exposure to supporting M&A activities with strong growth ambitions
• An ability to translate complex legal risks and concepts to businesses, operational teams, and senior management
• The ability to act as a strategic partner to help stimulate business growth
• Ability to act independently, manage expectations, while highlighting key risks to the business without losing sight of global perspective
• Attention to detail, creative problem solving, efficient at research and analysis, communication & interpersonal skills, and team building capacities.

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.

What you’ll get in return:

Not only is HSBC a great place to work, but we also offer the following unique and exciting opportunities and benefits!

HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2024” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, and Spain. HSBC in France has been certified with LinkedIn Top Employer 2024 for Finance, recognising our team as a great place to work within the Finance industry.

A unique and flexible working environment:

• Advantageous remote working agreement
• Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of our business: joining HSBC will give you the opportunity to work in a collegiate and supportive environment
• You’ll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests
• Usual local benefits (refund of transport fees at 50%, 5 weeks of paid vacation + RTT)
• Family events days off, additional maternity or breastfeeding leave, advantageous paternity leave, parental presence or dependency support leave (for child or parent with disability)
• A Time Savings Account to monetize your untaken off days (CET)

Family benefits:

• Partial reimbursement of childcare costs
• Various bonus (birth bonus, back-to-school bonus for your children up to 25, parental bonus)
• An allowance for parents of children with disabilities
• Possibility to work part-time
• A company savings plan and a savings plan for collective retirement
• Meal voucher card or corporate restaurant depending on your place of employment
• Mutual insurance for you and your family, and a pension contract to protect your loved ones
• A loyalty bonus and a long-service medal rewarding seniority
• Holiday vouchers based on your reference tax income
• CESUs (for tax purposes) if you are disabled or if you have a disabled child, spouse or parent
• A Work Council which offers, among other things, ticketing, travel, sports, legal aid, etc.
• Access to our Degreed platform (learning platform above all, that you can use to discover learning content, develop skills, and successfully meet new business challenges)
• We’ll help you progress your career, including access to development programmes, mentoring and coaching, as well as world-class training through HSBC University
• We’ll give you access to resources that support your mental, physical, and social well-being

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For further information on building your career at HSBC, please visit: www.hsbc.com/careers

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