Senior Corporate ECM Associate: HK IPOs & Cross-Border M&A

Randstad Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier international law firm in Hong Kong seeks an exceptional Corporate Associate (4+ PQE) to join its market-leading Equity Capital Markets practice. You will advise major issuers and underwriters on HKEX IPOs, cross-border offerings, and complex regulatory matters, with global reach across jurisdictions.

The role offers exposure to high-profile listings, rigorous due diligence, and opportunities to lead cross-border transactions with senior mentorship in a top-tier environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with at least 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) focused on corporate equity capital markets (ECM).
• Demonstrable experience advising on HKEX IPOs and listings, with dedicated US-side capital markets exposure (Rule 144A / Regulation S).
• Solid background handling capital markets transactions, corporate governance, and public company M&A.
• Complete written and spoken fluency in English and Mandarin is essential to communicate with regional stakeholders and draft transaction documents.
• Outstanding academic credentials, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Structure and execute high-profile initial public offerings (IPOs), secondary listings, and follow-on equity offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX).
• Manage the US legal and regulatory aspects of cross-border equity offerings, including Rule 144A and Regulation S international institutional tranches.
• Draft, review, and negotiate prospectuses, underwriting agreements, legal opinions, circulars, and formal submissions to regulatory bodies.
• Advise listed issuers on ongoing post-listing compliance, corporate governance requirements, public company M&A, and market disclosure rules.
• Direct legal due diligence reviews, liaise with regulatory authorities, and supervise junior associates and trainees across complex cross-border transactions.

Skills

Corporate IPO M&A

Education

Post Graduate Diploma

HK admitted, 4+ PQE

Job description

A premier international law firm in Hong Kong seeks an exceptional Corporate Associate (4+ PQE) to join its market-leading Equity Capital Markets practice. You will advise major issuers and underwriters on HKEX IPOs, cross-border offerings, and complex regulatory matters, with global reach across jurisdictions.

The role offers exposure to high-profile listings, rigorous due diligence, and opportunities to lead cross-border transactions with senior mentorship in a top-tier environment.