Head of Legal Asset Management

-Description de l'emploi

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 across Continental Europe. 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 the Head of Legal to HSBC’s AMFR group of companies and serving in various capacities (Executive Committee, Board, Risk etc.) and engagements, while leading the Asset Management legal team. As a risk steward, you will oversee legal support for HSBC Asset Management’s strategic priorities in Continental Europe, including but not limited to, advising on M&A activities in the region, fund-related documentation, and on new legislation and regulation relating to asset management (including without limitation on ESG-related matters). You will also serve as the HSBC legal function representative at the Paris-based Asset Management Business Association meetings and in meetings with pertinent regulators on a variety of asset management Legal matters.
**In this role you will**:

- Lead the AMFR group legal function, managing asset management lawyers supporting the Continental Europe region.
- Provide leadership and advice covering specialist areas to meet AMFR group legal requirements and needs, including but not limited, to new product development, strategic initiatives, change management and innovation, legislative and regulatory interpretation, etc.
- Provide appropriate, constructive support to relevant stakeholders with the goal of facilitating good conduct outcomes and effective legal risk management.
- Provide, as the AMFR group lead lawyer, functional representation and advice in various internal governance committees, board meetings and other fora, such as the AMFR Risk Management Committee, etc.
- Oversee and provide delivery, as a senior asset management lawyer, of commercial, practical, and high-quality complex products and specialized legal advice to AMFR entities.
- Optimize the AMFR group legal function, including cost control, monitoring external fees, and ensuring quality control over external legal advice
- Lead and challenge in supporting HSBC’s Conduct policy to ensure good client outcomes.
- Ensure senior management is fully briefed on major legal risks and issues relating to asset management activities in Continental Europe, including regarding significant asset management legislation and regulation.
- Support the strategic objectives of AMG within the HSBC group, as well as the objectives of the wider HSBC Legal function.
- Work actively towards creating a supportive, inclusive, and motivating professional environment as a senior leader.
Conditions
- 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.
- 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