Corporate Finance Lawyer (Compliance)

Deacons; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Deacons is seeking a qualified lawyer to join its Corporate Finance Practice in Hong Kong. You will work with a team of lawyers and executives on corporate finance, securities and compliance matters, including listings, mergers and acquisitions and takeovers.

The role offers exposure to top quality work and strong career development. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years PQE, a solid regulatory understanding, and bilingual English/Chinese skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of regulatory environment including Listing Rules and Takeovers Codes.
• Excellent English and Chinese reading/writing abilities (Mandarin).

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on Hong Kong listing rules and securities law compliance.
• Advising on private and public mergers and acquisitions, takeovers and privatisation transactions.
• Collaborating with partners, associates and clients to close transactions efficiently.
• Developing and managing client relationships.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A expertise

Securities compliance

English & Chinese (Mandarin)

Education

Qualified lawyer (HK)

Job description

A career in our award winning Corporate Finance Practice will provide you with the opportunity to be involved in a wide spectrum of corporate finance and securities and compliance work. Our team comprises highly professional and experienced lawyers and executives. This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers with outstanding credentials to be involved in top quality work. The prospects of career development are promising for the right talent.

Responsibilities

You will work closely with a team of lawyers and executives with extensive industry experience in corporate finance and securities and compliance work. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• advising clients on Hong Kong listing rules and securities law compliance matters;
• advising local and international clients on private and public mergers and acquisitions, takeovers and privatisation transactions;
• working closely with partners, associates, and clients to ensure transactions are completed efficiently and effectively;
• developing and managing client relationships.

Requirements

• Hong Kong or overseas jurisdictions with a minimum of 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Excellent understanding of the current regulatory environment, including Listing Rules and Takeovers Codes.
• Excellent academic record and solid experience in corporate transactional work involving listed companies.
• Excellent level of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Mandarin) with the ability to read and write simplified and traditional Chinese characters.
• A motivated, proactive and dynamic individual who has strong ability to build and maintain a trusting client relationship.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Personal data collected will be used strictly in accordance with the Firms personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only. All related information will be kept in our file for up to 24 months.