Country General Counsel, Philippines

HSBC Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines Get notified about new General Counsel jobs in Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines . Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HSBC by 2x Responsibilities This role leads the HSBC Philippines legal team and provides expert and professional legal advice, guidance and support to the HSBC Philippines CEO, business and functional stakeholders to ensure that the legal, regulatory and reputational risks faced by HSBC Philippines are identified, escalated and managed appropriately. Leading and managing the team of lawyers that support HSBC Philippines to ensure that legal, regulatory and reputational risks are identified, escalated and managed appropriately and in partnership with business and functional stakeholders. Acting as a member of the local HSBC Philippines Leadership Team, which includes senior executives that report to the HSBC Philippines CEO. Working collaboratively with regional legal colleagues, including escalating material legal and reputational issues, attending regional legal leadership team and risk meetings, contributing as required on global and regional issues and leadership actions. Advising and executing on relevant policies and procedures for HSBC Philippines to ensure that Legal’s role in the second line of defense of risk for HSBC Philippines can be executed. Advising business stakeholders and the executives of HSBC Philippines on legal and reputational risks and being the accountable lawyer to the executives of HSBC Philippines on all material legal issues. Evaluating and responding to changes in legal and regulatory requirements as they arise, including engagement with local regulators and regulatory compliance colleagues, where applicable. Role Purpose To lead the HSBC Philippines legal team, ensuring that the legal, regulatory and reputational risks faced by HSBC Philippines are identified, escalated and managed appropriately, and to provide expert legal advice and support to the CEO, business, and functional stakeholders. Impact on the Business / Function Advise the HSBC Philippines CEO, senior management and functional heads on legal, reputational and regulatory risks and developments that may affect business activity, facilitate business expansion, and ensure all issues are identified and managed appropriately. Positively contribute to HSBC’s local and international brand through the delivery of professional services to customers and consistently demonstrating professional and corporate ethical conduct. Proactively support HSBC’s business in the Philippines while balancing the role of the General Counsel and HSBC Philippines legal team to manage risk as a control function that advises and challenges the business to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulatory requirements. Provide excellent technical legal advice, including demonstrating commercial acumen, insight into market and regulatory practices, and practical and pragmatic solutions when navigating ambiguity or complex issues. Customers / Stakeholders Provide timely, practical and pragmatic solutions to issues arising from the operation of the HSBC Philippines business and anticipate and inform the HSBC Philippines CEO, business and functional stakeholders and regional legal function of significant legal and regulatory developments. Support HSBC Philippines’ senior management in the execution of business and operational strategies and initiatives. Provide legal support to HSBC Philippines, including legal advice to business and functional stakeholders. Manage the local panel of approved law firms and maintain positive relationships with panel law firms and other appropriate external parties. Develop relationships and directly deal with high-level regulators and senior officials of industry associations. Implement strategic legal policies, and set local policies that ensure HSBC Philippines’ exposure to legal and regulatory risk is managed appropriately and in a commercial and practical manner. Manage litigation filed or threatened against HSBC Philippines in collaboration with regional litigation legal colleagues. Leadership & Teamwork Lead and effectively manage the HSBC Philippines legal team. Create and maintain a working environment that promotes staff engagement, and identify and address any issues highlighted within the annual employee engagement survey. Ensure proper management and control of the HSBC Philippines legal team and that performance is managed through active supervision, setting appropriate performance targets and conducting performance discussions. Actively manage efficiency within the HSBC Philippines legal team and allocate and prioritise legal team resources to align with business priorities, including key projects and initiatives. Actively develop and maintain collaborative, professional and constructive relationships with HSBC Philippines business and functional stakeholders and regional/global HSBC legal colleagues. Operational Effectiveness & Control Adopt a broad approach to risk management in partnership with HSBC Philippines business and functional stakeholders, and ensure all legal, regulatory and reputational issues are identified, escalated and managed appropriately while discharging accountability for specific legal risks for which HSBC legal is responsible. Comply with the Group Legal Policies and Procedures. Monitor the implementation of Legal risk management policies and controls across HSBC Philippines. Plan and manage the resourcing, costs and spend of the HSBC Philippines legal team within budget. Assess, manage and continuously identify potential operational and cost efficiencies for the HSBC Philippines legal team. Maintain HSBC internal control standards, including the timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external auditors. Requirements And Qualifications Qualified lawyer with minimum of 10+ years legal experience and demonstrated legal management experience at a financial institution / large corporation or as an independent legal advisor or legal consultant in a law firm (preferably in the banking, finance and/or capital market area). Sound and current understanding of regulatory environment, market practice and developments in domestic and international banking and financial services, capital markets and related products and transactions. Strong commercial acumen and problem‑solving skills, demonstrated adaptability and ability to draw on broad experience to propose solutions across a diverse range of issues. Excellent stakeholder management skills, collaborative approach and strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Excellent command of Tagalog and English. A member of good standing of the Philippine Bar. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full‑time Job function Legal #J-18808-Ljbffr