Legal Counsel (Banking Regulation)
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· Posted 4 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Central, Hong Kong 
Compensation:
HK$90,000 - HK$140,000/year
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Banking Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Job Description
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is recruiting Legal Counsel for its Legal, Risk and Compliance Department at Two International Finance Centre, Central. You will provide legal advice on banking regulation, licensing, and enforcement matters to support the HKMA's mission of maintaining monetary and banking stability in Hong Kong.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on the Banking Ordinance (Cap. 155) and related banking regulatory matters
- Support enforcement actions against authorised institutions for regulatory breaches
- Advise on anti-money laundering supervision under the AMLO (Cap. 615)
- Draft regulatory guidance notes and circulars for the banking industry
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor admitted in Hong Kong
- 3-6 years PQE in banking regulation, financial services, or regulatory law
- Understanding of Basel III/IV prudential standards an advantage
Responsibilities
Banking Ordinance advisory, enforcement support, AML supervision, regulatory drafting
Requirements
Hong Kong qualified solicitor, 3-6 PQE in banking regulation
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
Compensation
HK$90,000 - HK$140,000/year
Practice Area
Banking Law
Position
Mid
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Hong Kong Monetary Authority Hiring Team
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
