Senior Legal Adviser

**Company Description**
As a Luxembourg-based bank since 1979, together with the global presence of Bank of China Group, Bank of China Luxembourg has been successfully operating and continually developing its business over the years, and has contributed to the local and worldwide economic and social development. With more than 45 years of expertise and experience in the European markets, Bank of China Luxembourg extended its roots from Luxembourg and covering 14 institutions located in 13 European countries and becoming Bank of China Europe, since 2022.

Bank of China Europe adheres to the guidance of Bank of China group and continues to grow and expand its business coverage across the world, offering comprehensive business solutions to its clients worldwide with its globalized operations and diversified platforms.

Today, Bank of China Europe comprises an international workforce with a multicultural background of more than 30 different countries and regions with over 600 employees.

Due to the continued expansion of our banking activities, we are looking for a:
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Job purpose:_**
- Provide legal advice mainly on banking and financial markets law, as well as on commercial and other regulations governing the financial sector, to the various business departments of the bank (mainly corporate banking, transaction banking, and financial markets).
- Provide an active support to negotiations of syndication/bi-lateral agreement covenants (leveraged and investment grade under LMA standard) as well as ancillary finance and security documents.
- Support negotiations of ISDA agreements.
- Assist and monitor the legal function of the cross-border branches.
- More generally, identify legal risks related to the bank’s business areas, services and products, keep abreast of the latest legal developments which have or may have an impact on the bank’s business, services and products, and inform and advise the bank on an appropriate basis.
- On an ancillary basis support the bank’s general administration as far as legal matters are concerned e.g. labor law, commercial law, real estate, business development initiatives, pre-litigation client claims.
- Evaluate need for external legal advice, when necessary, and act as the point of contact, and coordinator of external legal providers. Oversees and monitor engagement letters and legal fees.
- On the longer term, be an engaged contributor to the legal team and the bank’s success in a risk controlled environment and maintain a culture of integrity, quality, and ethical behavior.

**Qualifications**
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Profile (Technical Skills):_**
- At least 10 years of experience mainly in the legal department of a financial institution;
- Proficiency in Luxembourg laws and regulations concerning corporate banking, transaction banking, financial markets.
- In particular, experience working with LMA standard documentation under English law, as well as experience working with related finance and security documents.
- ISDA negotiation experience.
- Practical knowledge of the key EU Directives and local regulations such as MiFID / MiFID II / EMIR / FATCA / GDPR / CSRD, etc.
- Familiar with legal department general administration and management as well as company secretariat duties.

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Profile (Soft Skills):_**
- As a key person of the team, excellent management skills, high sense of integrity, strong personal values and engagement
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive approach and business acumen
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- Prioritization skills and strong team player in multicultural environment

**Additional Information**
This position is based in Luxembourg and open with immediate effect. Should the above mentioned criteria match your expectations, please don't hesitate to send your English CV by Smart Recruiters.