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The Legal Counsel- Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement and Investigations position will be part of a team that provides litigation and investigations-related advice, guidance, and support to HSBC North America Holdings Inc.’s operating subsidiaries in the United States. The attorney will manage a portfolio of matters involving the company; direct outside counsel where applicable; and partner with various other functions across the HSBC enterprise to manage risk and protect the company. This position will be located in New York, NY, but is potentially hybrid and/or remote.
Here’s what you can expect:
As our Legal Counsel- Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement and Investigations, business coverage will include: Managing a docket of lawsuits and similar contentious matters, mostly in defense of HSBC, and conducting root cause analysis and reporting on the docket of cases. Managing legal risk across various HSBC Lines of Business and/or Functions in accordance with established policies and procedures. Providing commercially sensitive, pragmatic and practical legal support and advice in a timely and cost-effective manner. Developing and maintaining positive and professional working relationships with all team members within Legal and colleagues in the business lines and functions. Ensuring key stakeholders are fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business area and major legislative changes in impacting HSBC from a legal risk/litigation risk standpoint.
For this role, HSBC targets a fixed pay range between $136,300.00 and $204,400.00.
The final fixed pay offer will depend on the candidate and a number of variables, including but not limited to, role responsibilities, skill set, depth of experience and education, licensing/certification requirements, internal relativity, and specific work location.
At HSBC, our overall goal is to provide a competitive Total Reward Package, with an appropriate mix of fixed pay, and variable pay, as part of an employee’s overall total compensation and benefits. Variable pay generally takes the form of discretionary, annual awards (sometimes referred to as a “bonus”). Additionally, HSBC offers a wide range of competitive and flexible benefits designed to help you improve your health and well-being, finances, and lifestyle.
Requirements
In compliance with applicable laws, HSBC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as HSBC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position.
- Must possess a Juris Doctorate degree as well as admission to applicable state Bar and pertinent levels of courts in applicable states.
- Minimum of 4 years of law firm or in-house experience.
- Litigation experience in both investigations and regulatory enforcement
- Strong advocacy, negotiation, interpersonal, organizational, legal research and verbal and written communication skills
As an HSBC employee, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities to ensure you have the right skills for today and tomorrow. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including a robust Wellness Hub, all in a welcoming, diverse and inclusive work environment. You will be empowered to drive HSBC’s engagement with the communities we serve through an industry-leading volunteerism policy, a generous matching gift program, and a comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives. You’ll want to join our Employee Resource Groups as they play a central part in life at HSBC, including the development of our employees and networking inside and outside of HSBC. We value difference. We succeed together. We take responsibility. We get it done. And we want you to help us build the bank of the future!
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, national origin, ethnicity, disability or medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran service, religion, creed, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, caregiver status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other trait protected by applicable law.