TRAINEE: LegalTraineeHong Kong, Hong Kong - Société Générale Assurances

    Société Générale Assurances
    Société Générale Assurances Hong Kong, 香港

    2周前

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    TRAINEE: Legal

    Trainee|Hong Kong|Legal / Tax / Insurance

    TRAINEE: Legal

  • Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • Trainee
  • Legal / Tax / Insurance

    • 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.