Paralegal - Debt Capital Markets

Walker Lovell Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

First-rate training

Exposure to DCM transactions

Wellbeing and inclusion

Job summary

Walker Lovell Ltd in Hong Kong is seeking an ambitious early-career legal professional to join its Debt Capital Markets team. You will work with experienced lawyers on significant cross-border matters, building transactional experience in a global law firm.

In this role you will assist with due diligence, document review, and research, gaining exposure to documentation and execution behind major debt transactions within an international practice.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Mandarin with strong written and verbal skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Collaborative, with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support due diligence exercises, including reviewing Chinese-language materials and transaction documents.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing disclosure documents and other legal documentation.
• Conduct legal and commercial research to support active client matters.
• Provide high-quality transaction support to lawyers throughout DCM matters.

Skills

English fluency

Mandarin fluency

Job description

Gain hands-on exposure to sophisticated debt capital markets transactions within a globally respected legal environment. You'll work alongside experienced lawyers on significant cross-border matters, developing valuable transactional experience at an early stage in your legal career.

• Strong package reflecting the role and market
• First-rate training and professional development
• Exposure to complex, high-profile DCM transactions
• Supportive working practices with a focus on wellbeing and inclusion

Why This Business

Join a leading international law firm with a substantial presence across the world's major financial centres. Its financial markets practice advises major financial institutions, corporates and other sophisticated market participants on complex, high-value transactions.

In Hong Kong, you'll join an established Debt Capital Markets team handling significant domestic and cross-border matters, giving you direct exposure to the documentation, due diligence and execution behind major debt transactions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support due diligence exercises, including reviewing Chinese-language materials and transaction documents
• Assist with preparing and reviewing disclosure documents and other legal documentation
• Conduct legal and commercial research to support active client matters
• Provide high-quality transaction support to lawyers throughout DCM matters

What You'll Bring

• Excellent academic credentials and a clear interest in developing a legal career
• Fluency in English and Mandarin, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately
• A collaborative approach and the interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with colleagues and clients

Who This Suits

You're an ambitious early-career legal professional looking to build meaningful transactional experience within Debt Capital Markets. You enjoy detailed, high-quality legal work and want exposure to significant financial transactions while learning from experienced lawyers in an international practice.