Senior Legal Counsel (f/m/d

At HSBC, our purpose is opening 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 curious? Do you have a true interest for trade and receivable finance? Do you enjoy working in a multicultural and fast-paced environment? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!

What you will do:

1. You will provide legal advice, guidance and support to HSBC’s Commercial Banking (CMB) business and specifically to the Global Trade Solutions (GTS) business, with a particular focus on matters arising in France and, when required, HSBC Continental Europe’s branches, including matters that may be complex or may have some impact.
2. You will be considered a trusted adviser to the business by ensuring that commercially sensitive, pragmatic and practical legal support and advice is provided to CMB and the GTS businesses.
3. You will provide support and guidance to CMB and the GTS businesses regarding legal risks arising in jobholder’s area of expertise.

In this role you will:

1. Be able to adapt work style to meet complex and varied workloads.
2. Be able to think independently and to prioritize workloads in terms of legal risk and commercial consideration.
3. Deepen knowledge of areas of specialty.
4. Enhance relationship with higher levels of management inspiring confidence of customers/stakeholders.
5. Work in coordination with other HSBC legal departments in France and around the world and support the Group's lawyers in your area of expertise.