NexusSearch International

Director - Legal Counsel - Retail Bank ( HKD1.8-2m base+ bonus)

NexusSearch International  •  Hong Kong, HK (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Level: Director

Sector: Hong Kong licensed retail virtual bank

Team structure: 3 people



Must have's

- Retail Bank experience

- Leadership/people management experience

- PQE 5-8 years

- HK qualified

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Legal Counsel at Director level to join the in-house legal team of a well-established Hong Kong retail virtual bank. This role will own end-to-end legal advisory for frontline retail banking business, digital products and consumer banking initiatives. You will partner closely with business, compliance, product and tech teams to launch digital banking services, manage regulatory changes and mitigate legal risks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide commercial and regulatory legal advice across retail banking products, including deposit accounts, personal loans, credit facilities, payment services, card products and wealth propositions.
  • Draft, review and negotiate customer terms, product agreements, vendor contracts, technology and service arrangements for digital banking operations.
  • Support new product launches, feature rollouts and market campaigns, conducting legal risk assessment before go-live.
  • Monitor and interpret HKMA and relevant Hong Kong banking, consumer protection, data privacy and anti-money laundering regulatory requirements.
  • Lead legal review of marketing materials, customer communications and digital user journeys to ensure compliance.
  • Handle customer legal queries, escalated complaints and support dispute resolution where necessary.
  • Work with compliance, risk and internal audit to maintain robust governance framework and legal registers.
  • Mentor junior legal executives, contribute to legal policies, precedents and knowledge management.

Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong (HK Law Society admitted); overseas qualification with Hong Kong practising certificate preferred.
  • Minimum 8+ years relevant legal experience, with substantial in-house retail / virtual banking experience.
  • Solid track record advising on HKMA regulated banking business, consumer banking, payments and data privacy (PDPO).
  • Hands-on experience supporting digital banking, app-based products and fintech initiatives is a strong advantage.
  • Commercial mindset, able to balance legal risk appetite with business delivery timeline.
  • Strong drafting skills, fluent in written and spoken English and Cantonese; Mandarin a plus.
  • Comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced digital banking environment.
NexusSearch International

About NexusSearch International

At NexusSearch International, we are dedicated to transforming lives and society through impactful recruitment. As a talent-focused consultancy, we specialize in executive search placements across the Asia Pacific region, connecting top-tier professionals with leading organizations.

Our experienced consultants bring deep industry expertise and a vast network to ensure strategic, high-quality matches that align with both client and candidate goals. With decades of combined experience, we proudly collaborate with prestigious corporations, from global conglomerates to leading Asian institutions.

Our extensive network—spanning over 50,000 connections—includes exclusive partnerships with exceptional passive candidates. By leveraging the expertise of our affiliates, we seamlessly execute mandates across the Asia Pacific and beyond, delivering tailored, high-impact talent solutions that position us as a trusted advisor in executive search.

Beyond recruitment, we are committed to social impact through NexusHearts, a socially inclusive enterprise. Through innovative projects, workshops, training, and employment opportunities, we empower underprivileged individuals to achieve self-sufficiency.

For general inquiries, please contact: enquiry@nxsearch.com

在 NexusSearch International,我们致力于通过卓越的招聘服务改变人生并积极影响社会。作为以人才解决方案为核心的咨询公司,我们专注于亚太地区的高端人才搜寻,与顶尖专业人士和领先企业建立紧密联系。

我们的资深顾问凭借深厚的行业经验和广泛的网络,确保精准匹配,实现客户和候选人的共同目标。凭借数十年的专业积累,我们与全球知名企业及领先的亚洲机构携手合作,为他们提供卓越的人才解决方案。

我们庞大的网络涵盖超过 50,000 个重要联系,其中包括众多优秀的被动候选人,他们与我们保持独家合作。通过整合合作伙伴的专业知识,我们能够高效执行跨亚太及其他地区的人才搜寻任务,提供量身定制、高影响力的人才解决方案,巩固我们在高管搜寻领域的权威地位。

除了招聘,我们还通过 NexusHearts 积极推动社会影响力。作为一个包容性社会企业,我们通过创新项目、培训、研讨会以及就业机会,帮助弱势群体实现自立。

如需一般咨询,请联系:enquiry@nxsearch.com

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Hong Kong, HK
Year Founded
2018
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