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Job Title Paralegal/ Legal Manager - Corporate Transactions
Location Hong Kong
Description

About Ashurst:

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more, please visit here.

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, counsels 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, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, 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.
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Ashurst is committed to ensuring an accountable workplace culture. Candidates are encouraged to report any ethical or conduct concerns to our confidential email address: ethics.counsel@ashurst.com. Please note that this email address should not be used for general enquiries about, or applications for, job positions available at Ashurst as they will not be passed onto the relevant team. Any recruitment enquires should be directed to globalresourcing@ashurst.com.