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Legal Counsel (M&A), 5-10PQE

Job details

Location: Hong Kong
Salary: Negotiable
Job Type: Permanent
Discipline:
Reference: 79317_1739349570
Posted: 11 days ago

Job description

Our client is a leading corporation in Hong Kong, celebrated for its innovative projects and commitment to sustainable development. It is currently seeking a skilled M&A Lawyer to join its highly regarded and sizeable legal team to support their ambitious expansion plans.

Role Summary: As an M&A Lawyer, you will be pivotal in supporting mergers, acquisitions, financing, restructuring, and other strategic transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
  • Conduct due diligence and draft and negotiate transaction documents.
  • Work closely with stakeholders, offering legal advice and support to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
  • Provide regulatory and compliance support concerning corporate transactions and commercial activities.
  • Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure compliance and best practices.
  • Manage external counsels.

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of PQE in corporate law. In-house experience preferred.
  • Experience in mergers and acquisitions and financing transactions.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English. Proficiency in spoken and written Chinese and Mandarin is advantageous.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities to interact with individuals at all levels.
  • High attention to detail, with the ability to understand the bigger picture.