Clyde & Co Westlink, pre-eminent Chinese joint venture law firm
between international law firm Clyde & Co and Chinese law firm
Westlink Partnership, currently has an exciting opportunity for a 1-2
PQE Associate lawyer in our Chongqing office.
We are seeking an intelligent and highly motivated lawyer to join our
Energy, Marine, Natural Resources and Insurance practice led by
Partner, Ik
Wei Chong, and working with Partner Victor
Yang. Ik Wei is recommended and recognised by various legal
directories including Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Chambers Asia Pacific
and Legal Media Group's Guide to Leading Practitioners (China) as one
of the leading individuals for shipping, insurance and dispute
resolution work. Victor is ranked in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2020- 2024
as a Next Generation Partner / Recommended Lawyer. His team is ranked
as tier 1 insurance lawyers by various legal directories.
This is a unique role which will offer exposure in handling general
corporate work and assisting other senior lawyer colleagues in due course.
Key responsibilities
Based in Chongqing but working with the team in Shanghai, Beijing
and other international offices;
The successful candidate will have considerable insurance
experience, both contentious and non-contentious experience; mainly
handing litigation matters (transportation and logistics background
ideal but not essential);
Strong communication skills with clients and team members;
Firmly established time management skills and ability to manage
competing priorities effectively;
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills;
Other tasks required by the Supervisor.
Candidate Profile
1-2 years of post-qualification experience;
Experience working with leading Chinese or international law firms;
Overseas LLM (preferred);
Must hold a current Chinese practicing certificate which will be
registered with Chongqing Bureau of Justice;
Native Chinese (written & verbal) and fluent English skill is
a requirement. (both verbal and written English).
About Clyde & Co in the Asia Pacific Region
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join
a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and
5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices
worldwide.Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we
make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for
both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients,
celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating
in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive
workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We
are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can
realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to
support its communities. We do this through pro bono work,
volunteering, and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact
it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the
SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions
reduction targets.
We offer a range of tailored benefits
and support, including discounted private health insurance, first
class family leave offering, and wellbeing initiatives.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal
opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support
fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of
discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at
work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from
suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
How To Apply
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and
progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please
submit your application including:
Cover letter
CV/Resume
Academic transcript(s)
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