Department / Role overview

We are currently looking for a paralegal / Legal Manager to join our Corporate Transactions group. The job holder will work closely with partners, counsel and associates in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai to provide transactional support to ensure that our lawyers can focus on clients' needs and deliver quality and efficient service.

Main responsibilities

• Draft, review and proofread documents.
• Assist with legal due diligence exercises and prepare legal due diligence questionnaires and reports.
• Attend on-site due diligence trips and meetings.
• Conduct legal and company research and analysis.
• Handle legal translations.
• Assist with verification of disclosure documents.
• Assist with the signing and completion of the transactions.

Risk and Control: Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with our regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Essential skills and experience

• A university degree in law with excellent academic achievements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and native Mandarin speaker;
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, maturity and common sense with good judgment;
• Good work ethic and ability to work to deadlines.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ideally with relevant 1-2 years' experience in IPO and M&A.

Background checks

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, the Firm will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, the Firm, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.

#LI-SY1