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Paralegal, Global Markets Legal Jobs in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR at Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
Title: Paralegal, Global Markets Legal
Company: Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.
Our teams of experts in close to 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.
As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group’s financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor’s: A+, Moody’s: A1, Fitch Ratings: A+, R&I: A+).
Job Description Summary
Support the HK Legal team on:
Day to Day legal and administrative matters
execution of transactions
transversal projects
Main Responsibilities:
Assist in full spectrum of Legal work as assigned by the Co-Chief Legal Officers, in particular in respect of Global Markets work including fixed income and equities products, derivatives activities, debt issuance and structured finance
Assist in administrative tasks including transaction execution, management and payment of legal invoices, document management and onboarding of external law firms
Review and negotiate a wide variety of agreements relating to Global Markets activities including master agreements, trade confirmations, distribution agreements, lending and debt issuance documentation, confidentiality agreements and engagement letters
Conduct research on legal and regulatory matters relating to the above matters in respect of APAC jurisdictions
Assist in legal drafting and company secretarial work
Maintain and assist in updating legal templates in line with market/regulatory changes
Liaise with external counsel and a variety of internal stakeholders
Required Skills:
Law degree from a common law jurisdiction.
Previous experience as a trainee or paralegal in a financial institution.
Good organizational skills.
A collaborative and open disposition.
