Jack Hunt
About Jack Hunt
Jack Hunt serves as Senior Legal Counsel at HSBC in Australia, specializing in retail banking and wealth management. He has extensive legal experience across various roles in Australia and the Middle East, including positions at HSBC, Clyde & Co, and QBE Insurance.
Current Role at HSBC
Jack Hunt currently serves as Senior Legal Counsel at HSBC Australia, a position he has held since 2022. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Sydney, New South Wales. In this role, he supports HSBC Australia's Wealth & Personal Banking division, focusing on legal matters related to retail banking, wealth management, insurance, and private banking.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Jack Hunt previously worked at HSBC as Legal Counsel for Australia from 2021 to 2022. His tenure lasted 11 months and took place in Sydney, New South Wales. Additionally, he served as Regional Legal Counsel for the MENAT region from 2018 to 2021 while based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Legal Career Background
Jack Hunt has a diverse legal career, having worked in various roles across different organizations. He was an Associate at Clyde & Co in the Corporate Insurance & Regulatory sector from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he worked at QBE Insurance in multiple capacities, including Corporate Lawyer and Underwriter. His early legal experience includes a role as a Judicial Review Assessor at the Refugee Advice & Casework Service from 2012 to 2013.
Educational Qualifications
Jack Hunt holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Sydney, where he studied law from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a double major in Government & International Relations and Political Economy from the same university, studying from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) at The Australian National University from 2014 to 2015.
International Legal Experience
Jack Hunt has gained significant international legal experience, having worked in both the Middle East and Australia. His role as Regional Legal Counsel at HSBC in Dubai provided him with insights into the legal landscape of the MENAT region, complementing his extensive experience in the Australian legal system.