Responsibilities
- Providing legal advice and support to SG’s Global Banking and Advisory (GLBA) team and other departments of the bank in the Asia-Pacific region, including the transaction management of matters in relation to financing related activities (including lending and asset backed products); and other supplemental legal documentation entered into under or in connection with the above.
- Liaising with external counsel and external bodies including regulators, industry associations, agents and other authorities with respect to the above.
- Keeping up to date with legal and regulatory developments in the finance space.
- Reporting and escalating appropriate matters on an ongoing and regular basis to line managers, and liaising with other members of the legal department as necessary.
- Compliance with internal guidelines and procedures, and providing assistance in updating guidelines, templates and procedures which relate to the above activities.
It is an opportunity for a Junior Lawyer to be trained be exposed to finance activities in a dynamic environment. The candidate will gain hands-on experience with drafting legal documentation in relation to financing related activities (including lending and asset backed products) and exposure to contract law. The candidate will gain a solid understanding of the investment banking setup and acquire valuable interpersonal soft skills
Profile required
- Hold a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Law (Hong Kong or Commonwealth qualification)
- Have good communication skills
- Experience with capital markets and/or lending activities an advantage
- Problem solving and analytical skills; attention to detail.
- Motivated and able to work independently, while respecting reporting procedures.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and fluency in Chinese (Traditional or Simplified) is an advantage
- Possesses basic post-graduate knowledge of fundamental legal principles within area of coverage
- Drafts core legal documents/memos/emails succinctly, thoroughly and in plain language
- Responds effectively to routine legal questions or issues raised by business partners or management
- Identifies and analyses core legal issues within area of coverage
- Identifies legal risks associated with a file
- Stays on top of regulatory changes and case law
- Researches points effectively
Behavioral Skills
- Team Spirit - Synergies: I make developing synergies a priority
- Innovation - Simplification: I make things & ideas simple
- Responsibility - Courage: I express my convictions and make decisions with courage
- Commitment - Inspiration: I communicate a clear vision and strategy
- Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs
- Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance
This is a fixed term 12 month Trainee contract with Societe Generale. You will form part of the team on a full time basis. In order to apply for the Trainee position please ensure you have completed your qualification and will be available to work full time for the duration of the Trainee contract.
Business insight
Company Description
Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth. Committed to the positive transformations of the world’s societies and economies, Societe Generale seeks to build together with its clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions. Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 117,000 employees and supports 25 million individual clients, businesses and institutional investors worldwide (figures as of August 2023). We have a presence in 11 locations across Asia Pacific. With our regional headquarters in Hong Kong – a core hub of the worldwide Societe Generale Group – we employ around 2,300 employees in the region. In addition, Societe Generale's Global Solution Centre (SGGSC) in Bangalore and Chennai supports the Group in Asia Pacific and globally with customised business solutions.
Department Description
The Legal Department is responsible for reviewing and approving transactions and advise various business lines on legal and regulatory issues. The Asia-Pacific Legal division has a local presence in China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Australia, Taiwan and Singapore.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.