Junior Associate, Corporate

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

On high-profile and cross-border initial public offerings and listings, our Corporate practice provide our clients with multijurisdictional advice and proven technical expertise to ensure compliance with evolving regulatory practices. We are at the forefront of regulation and practice and in constant dialogue with regulatory bodies.

We are looking for an exceptional Associate with experience in HK IPO work to join our Greater China Corporate team.

To be successful in this role, you will be/have:

• At least three years of post-qualifying experience as a corporate Equity Capital Market lawyer
• An excellent academic record, strong communication skills and a high level of attention to detail are also required to be effective in this role;
• Previous experience in initial public offerings, listings and public company M&A;
• An ability to deliver excellent client service that includes excellent administrative skills, ability to communicate well in oral and written form, driven to deliver work promptly, sets themselves challenging goals and resilient in achieving them;
• Fluency in English and Mandarin required (spoken and written);

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Team

CorporateFull time

Location

Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.