A career in our Corporate Commercial Group will provide you with the opportunity to be involved in a wide spectrum of work in all aspects of clients’ commercial operations, private M&A and transactional work, contributing to high quality advice and services for Hong Kong and international clients.  Our team comprises highly professional and experienced corporate lawyers and executives.  The prospects of career development are promising for the right talent.

Responsibilities

As an Associate, you will work closely with the Partners leading the corporate commercial practice and as part of a team of lawyers with extensive industry experience, helping our clients to solve their complex business issues.  Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide timely and high quality work for all aspects of client’s commercial operations
• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements and transactions including cross-border M&As and private equity investments, and take responsibility for client satisfaction
• Perform client relationship management and knowledge management
• Engage in business development activities for the practice
• Take part in knowledge and experience sharing with the team

Requirements

• Solicitors with 5 to 8 years’ post qualification experience from both Hong Kong and overseas jurisdictions with private M&A and transactional experience in leading law firms
• Background or interests in China experiences would be an advantage
• Excellent level of both written and spoken English and Chinese.  Proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage
• A motivated, proactive individual who has the ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Ability to work well both individually and in a team setting with strong communication skills and a high level of commercial awareness
• Appreciate the diversity of people, culture and the variety of experiences that the firm provides