Legal (asia Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement & Investigations) - Vice President

Morgan Stanley

Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Litigation, arbitration, and regulatory enforcement strategy
Internal investigations and regulatory inquiries
Stakeholder management and communications
** Morgan Stanley is seeking a Vice President for its Legal team in Hong Kong, specializing in litigation, regulatory enforcement, and investigations across Asia. The ideal candidate will have significant legal experience in financial services, be proactive in managing disputes and investigations, and possess strong communication skills. **

Job Summary

  • You will join a small, specialist APAC disputes/regulatory enforcement & investigations team based in Hong Kong, advising across multiple business lines and jurisdictions across Asia.
  • The role offers high visibility, close partnership with senior stakeholders, and hands-on ownership of sensitive matters from early issue-spotting through resolution.
  • Provide pragmatic advice to help prevent disputes and manage litigation, arbitration and regulatory enforcement matters, including early-stage / pre litigation / pre investigation assessments.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Morgan Stanley is seeking a Vice President for its Legal team in Hong Kong, specializing in litigation, regulatory enforcement, and investigations across Asia. The ideal candidate will have significant legal experience in financial services, be proactive in managing disputes and investigations, and possess strong communication skills. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Litigation, arbitration, and regulatory enforcement strategy
  • Internal investigations and regulatory inquiries
  • Stakeholder management and communications
  • External counsel management
  • Advisory support and risk prevention

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with Asia regulatory landscape
  • Fluency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin

Key Requirements

  • 7-10 years' post qualification experience
  • HK / UK / US qualified lawyer
  • Strong drafting and communication skills in English

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