Associate/Senior Associate, Public Companies, Corporate, Hong Kong

Who We Are

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate / Senior Associate to join our Hong Kong Public Companies practice. The successful candidate will work closely with our team of experienced professionals to provide legal advice and support to public companies in Hong Kong. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in advising public companies on a wide range of corporate and securities law matters.
• Draft and review legal documents, including prospectuses, annual reports, and regulatory filings.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on relevant laws and regulations.
• Support senior lawyers in the preparation and execution of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, and other corporate finance activities.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in due diligence processes and prepare due diligence reports.
• Keep abreast of developments in corporate and securities law and provide updates to the team and clients.

Your Experience

• Hong Kong qualified lawyer
• 2+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate and securities law, preferably with a focus on public companies.
• Must have relevant working experience in HK IPO transactions and advising on Listing Rules issues.
• Prior experience in public company M&A also advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin are a pre-requisite, and the ability to speak Cantonese would be a strong preference.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Equal opportunities statement

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. 

Find out more about our inclusive culture here