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Our corporate experience, coupled with deep industry knowledge, enables us to provide comprehensive and innovative solutions to meet clients' transactional needs. We help clients that are in early conversations about company formation; are seeking to raise capital; and need guidance concerning real estate, governance, tax, or compensation and benefits matters. And we work with clients that are looking to execute their growth, restructuring, or exit strategy – or are a lender or an arranger of capital raising.

The Corporate practice offers unique blend of particular specialisation across a range of key sectors including financial services, IERP (Infrastructure, Energy, Resources, and Projects), and life sciences.

We are looking for a full-time paralegal to join our M&A team in Hong Kong. The successful candidate's primary role will work under the direct supervision of senior lawyers to support the team.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide paralegal support to members of the M&A team.
• Advise clients on international standards and legal matters related to new investment projects, joint ventures, and M&A.
• Draft, review, and translate documents in English, Chinese, and occasionally French.
• Conduct legal research, preliminary due diligence, and document review across various jurisdictions.
• Manage clients' transactions and ongoing legal requirements proactively.
• Coordinate with third parties, including bidding agencies, certification agents, government offices, and external service providers.
• Participate in business development activities, such as writing articles, conducting seminars, preparing know-how materials and legal updates
• Perform additional duties as appropriate.

Skills and Experience

• Business-level command (written and speaking) in English and Mandarin a must. Fluency in French is a bonus.
• A law degree from any jurisdiction
• Prior experience working at an international law firm or within an in-house legal team advantageous
• Strong resilience and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to learn, flexibility, and the ability to exercise sound judgment
• Exceptional research skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must.

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