DCM Paralegal

Randstad Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 457,000 - 547,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Hong Kong Limited, on behalf of a premier US law firm, seeks a Paralegal or Senior Paralegal in Hong Kong to support Debt Capital Markets transactions, including high-yield and investment-grade issuances.

The role requires 3+ years of DCM paralegal experience, strong English and Chinese language skills, and exceptional attention to detail to assist Partners and Associates in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent legal qualification from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience focusing on Debt Capital Markets (DCM) within an international or top-tier local law firm; candidates with extensive broader capital markets or corporate transactional exposure are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Deep knowledge of DCM execution processes, bond documentation, offering circulars, and relevant international capital market regulatory frameworks.
• Native or professional fluency in written and spoken English and Traditional/Simplified Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) is mandatory.
• Exceptional organizational skills, sharp attention to detail, and the flexible mindset needed to manage tight transaction timelines in a fast-paced US law firm environment.
• Proficient in legal research databases and legal document automation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and transactional support to Partners and Associates in the Hong Kong office across the full spectrum of DCM deals.
• Assist leading global financial institutions and corporate issuers with bond issuances, MTN programmes, dim sum bonds, and liability management transactions.
• Review initial and subsequent drafts of transaction documentation, offering circulars, pricing supplements, and subscription agreements, summarising key changes for clients.
• Conduct rigorous document checklist reviews, detailed proofreading, verification exercises, and prospectus annotations.
• Handle documentation relating to transaction closings, signing ceremonies, conditions precedent, and post-completion bibles.
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional filings and liaise directly with regulatory bodies, including the SFC and HKEX, as well as external advisers and clearing systems.
• Manage multiple live deals simultaneously with a high level of efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

DCM knowledge

Bond issuances

Legal research

Document management

English Chinese bilingual

Education

LLB/JD

Job description

$45k+ p.m. + Competitive package + bonus

An elite US law firm in Hong Kong is seeking a skilled Paralegal or Senior Paralegal with 3+ years of experience to join its premier Debt Capital Markets (DCM) practice, covering high-yield and investment-grade bond issuances.

about the company.

Our client is a top-tier US law firm with a distinguished global footprint and a leading capital markets practice in the Asia-Pacific region. Renowned for executing complex, high-value cross-border DCM and ECM transactions, the firm provides premier legal advice to major multinational corporations, financial institutions, sovereign issuers, and state-owned enterprises. They offer a collaborative culture, top-of-market remuneration, and excellent career progression.

about the team.

You will join a premier, high-performing Corporate & Securities legal team that is collaborative, highly active in the market, and supportive. The team handles a wide variety of general capital markets and debt transactions with extensive international and regional exposure. They value proactive legal professionals who can independently expand their skillset and consistently deliver high-quality results.

about the job.

Provide comprehensive legal and transactional support to Partners and Associates in the Hong Kong office across the full spectrum of DCM deals.

Assist leading global financial institutions and corporate issuers with bond issuances, Medium Term Note (MTN) programmes, dim sum bonds, and liability management transactions.

Review initial and subsequent drafts of transaction documentation, offering circulars, pricing supplements, and subscription agreements, summarising key changes for clients.

Conduct rigorous document checklist reviews, detailed proofreading, verification exercises, and prospectus annotations.

Handle documentation relating to transaction closings, signing ceremonies, conditions precedent, and post-completion bibles.

Coordinate multi-jurisdictional filings and liaise directly with regulatory bodies, including the SFC and HKEX, as well as external advisers and clearing systems.

Manage multiple live deals simultaneously with a high level of efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

skills & experience required.

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent legal qualification from a recognised institution.

Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience focusing on Debt Capital Markets (DCM) within an international or top-tier local law firm; candidates with extensive broader capital markets or corporate transactional exposure are strongly encouraged to apply.

Deep knowledge of DCM execution processes, bond documentation, offering circulars, and relevant international capital market regulatory frameworks.

Native or professional fluency in written and spoken English and Traditional/Simplified Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) is mandatory.

Exceptional organizational skills, sharp attention to detail, and the flexible mindset needed to manage tight transaction timelines in a fast-paced US law firm environment.

Proficient in legal research databases and legal document automation platforms.