Senior Legal Counsel-Us Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement And Investigations

This position will be part of the US Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement and Investigations team that provides litigation and Investigations-related advice, guidance, and support to HSBC North America Holdings Inc.’s operating subsidiaries in the United States.  This position provides strategic leadership, expert legal advice, and involves day-to-day management of complex litigations, Regulatory Enforcement matters, and Investigations.  The Senior Legal Counsel provides expert and professional legal advice, guidance, and support to ensure that the legal and reputational risks faced by the area of coverage are identified, reported, and mitigated.  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 hybrid working out of our office located in New York, NY.

About Us

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfill their hopes and realize their ambitions.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a docket of complex litigations, as well as US-based and cross-border Regulatory Enforcement matters and legally privileged investigations, aiming to achieve the best possible outcomes for the Bank in a cost-effective manner.

• Provide legal and strategic advice to HSBC senior management regarding contentious matters that present legal and reputational risk to the Bank.

• Undertake root cause analyses and "lessons learned" to minimize and prevent recurrence of non-financial risks. 

• Ensure that relevant litigation and Regulatory Enforcement matters are properly accounted for and disclosed.

• Evaluate and respond to changes in applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

• Act as a trusted adviser to the business by ensuring that commercially sensitive, pragmatic, and practical legal support and advice is provided in a cost-effective manner and ensure key stakeholders are fully briefed on major issues arising in the relevant business area.

• Maintain and develop positive and professional working relationships with all team members within US Legal and Global Legal.

For this role, HSBC targets a fixed pay range between $191,700.00 and $287,600.00.

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.

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 7 years of law firm or in-house experience.

• 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!

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.