Hong Kong Corporate (Financial Services) Associate
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Overview
Freshfields
Bruckhaus Deringer is a leader among international law firms, providing
business law advice of the highest quality throughout Europe, the
Middle East, Asia and the United States.
With
over 2,600 lawyers in 27 key business centres across 15 countries, we
provide a comprehensive service to national and multi-national
corporations, financial institutions and governments.
In Asia, we are located in 6 cities across China, Japan and Vietnam.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
· Assist
and advise clients (the majority of whom will be regulated entities in
the securities, finance or insurance sectors or listed corporates) in
relation to all aspects of regulation applicable to them including:
o Licensing and authorisation
o Conduct of business rules
o Disciplinary and market misconduct
o Disclosure of interests under part XV Securities and Futures Ordinance
o Market regulation, including the Listing Rules, the Takeovers and Share Repurchase Codes and the Rules of the HK Stock Exchange.
o Product structuring and Prime brokerage agreements.
· Provide
ad hoc advice/support to the Corporate and Finance practice groups re
any discrete regulatory issues arising on transactions.
· Support the Dispute Resolution department on contentious regulatory matters and disputes.
· Review/comment on consultation papers directly for clients or corporate/finance/ dispute resolution practice.
· Build
good relationships with clients and fellow professionals which
contribute to winning new work. Cross refer work to other practice areas
and actively market to win new clients.
· Contribute to training seminars and practice group meetings by preparing/giving presentations and/or writing articles.
· Support
more junior lawyers by providing guidance, training and answering
questions on know-how. Contribute materials to the Infobank.
· Contribute to the use of IT as a knowledge management tool.
Requirements
· Hong Kong or commonwealth qualified with strong academics.
· Strong technical skills and regulatory experience.
· Knowledge of or familiarity with international regulatory issues will be viewed favourably.
· Solid experience gained in the regulatory practice of a highly reputable firm.
· Strong
understanding of the Hong Kong regulatory framework is essential; (in
particular, the Securities and Futures Ordinance, Banking Ordinance,
Insurance Companies Ordinance, Companies Ordinance, Rules – Hong Kong
Stock Exchange, Takeover Code and Listing Rules.
· Established
contacts with the Hong Kong regulators (the Securities and Futures
Commission, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Insurance Authority)
will be viewed favourably
· Consideration
will also be given to candidates from London or Australia with strong
regulatory experience and an understanding of the relevant regulations
in the relevant jurisdiction (in particular, London – Financial Services
and Markets Act; Australia – Corporations Act).
· Ability
to work independently with little supervision in relation to regulatory
matters but also be a team player in the context of supporting internal
corporate, finance and dispute resolution transactions. The incumbent
should be comfortable in the role of being one of the most senior
regulatory specialist within the Hong Kong office.
· Willingness to handle a wide-ranging role from handling complex transactions to more routine inquiries.
· Fluency in English is essential with ability to speak/read/write Chinese preferred.
Competencies
1. Has excellent technical knowledge, drafting and analytical skills
o Keeps up to date with legal developments across a range of practice areas.
o Identifies,
analyses and prioritises increasingly complex legal issues. Explains to
clients and colleagues in uncomplicated language.
2. Builds strong and sustainable client relationships
o Negotiates
relatively complex issues/points in a constructive manner. Is able to
persuade peers, clients of a similar level and those directly above to
own way of thinking.
o Continues building knowledge of sectors and starts to develop expertise in one sector.
3. Delivers excellent service to meet client needs
o Identifies the key elements of a complex problem and is able to apply the relevant piece of law to create a sensible solution.
o Anticipates and explores the possibilities for change. Creates new ideas and puts them to senior colleagues.
4. Develops own skills. Guides, coaches and motivates others
o Seeks
feedback from leaders, team and client and uses this to build a
development plan. Is able to self-assess own performance accurately.
o Understands how business plans in own area fit in with the wider Firm strategy.
5. Delivers work effectively while managing risk
o Delegates
effectively, allocating work that is challenging to others but does not
exceed their abilities and so expose the Firm to risk.
o Takes responsibility for undertaking necessary risk and compliance procedures for a piece of work.
6. Develops business with existing clients
o Has developed sector knowledge and is considered knowledgeable in this field.
o Is welcomed back by clients on repeat deals.
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