Korean-English M&A & Private Equity Associate - HK

Randstad Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,400,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Hong Kong Limited is seeking a talented bilingual Corporate Associate (3–5 PQE) for a market-leading M&A & Private Equity practice in Hong Kong, handling cross-border transactions for top clients.

The role involves structuring and executing complex deals, conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating principal documents, and coordinating advice with international counsel across Asia-Pacific, especially Korea.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PQE in corporate law.
• 2+ years focused on M&A & private equity.
• Top-tier international law firm or leading South Korean firm background.
• Native Korean fluency and professional English.
• Outstanding academic record.
• Exceptional drafting, analytical, and transaction management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, structure, and execute complex cross-border public and private M&A, private equity investments, joint ventures, and strategic divestitures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate share purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements, disclosure letters, and ancillary deal filings.
• Direct legal due diligence investigations, coordinate specialist teams, and advise clients on corporate governance and regulatory compliance across target jurisdictions.
• Conduct advanced legal research, deliver analytical risk assessments, and prepare clear, actionable legal advice for senior executives and investment committees.
• Liaise directly with corporate clients, domestic and international counsel, and financial advisers across the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in Korea.

Skills

Korean (native)

English (fluent)

Legal drafting

Analytical reasoning

Client communication

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Randstad Hong Kong Limited is seeking a talented bilingual Corporate Associate (3–5 PQE) for a market-leading M&A & Private Equity practice in Hong Kong, handling cross-border transactions for top clients.

The role involves structuring and executing complex deals, conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating principal documents, and coordinating advice with international counsel across Asia-Pacific, especially Korea.