Overview
- Location: Shanghai
- Practice Area: Capital Markets / Overseas Listing
- Seniority/Level: 3rd to 7th Year Associate (Title negotiable: Senior Associate depending on experience)
- Reporting to: Partners
Key Responsibilities
As a core member of the team, you will act as the deal lead to drive and execute Hong Kong IPOs (Red-chip and H-share) for high-profile clients. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Deal Execution & Management: Act as the primary day-to-day lead on Hong Kong IPO projects. Oversee PRC legal due diligence, structure corporate restructurings, design VIE/Red-chip structures, and draft/review core legal documents.
- Regulatory & Compliance: Manage overseas listing procedures, including CSRC filings (under the new regulatory framework) and HKEX hearing inquiries. Ensure the highest quality of PRC legal opinions and supervise the verification process.
- Transaction Coordination: Serve as the key liaison for the firm, communicating effectively with corporate executives, investment bankers (Sponsors), offshore legal counsels, auditors, and regulators.
- Team Mentorship: Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior associates, legal assistants, and paralegals to ensure seamless deal execution.
- Legal Research: Track and analyze the latest updates in HKEX Listing Rules, CSRC filing regulations, and emerging industry compliance trends to provide cutting-edge solutions for clients.
Qualifications
We are looking for an ambitious and self-driven professional with a solid track record in the capital markets space:
- Education: LL.B. and/or LL.M./J.D. from a prestigious domestic or overseas law school ("Top Five Law Schools and Four Faculties" or equivalent top-tier global institutions).
- Experience: 3 to 7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) focusing on Hong Kong IPOs (Red-chip and H-share).
- Core Competencies:
- Must have independently led and successfully executed at least 2 completed or late-stage HKEX listing projects;( for senior role)
- Deep understanding of Red-chip/VIE restructuring, H-share structures, cross-border foreign exchange compliance (e.g., SAFE Circular 37), and relevant tax implications;
- Strong familiarity with the practical implementation of the CSRC Overseas Listing Filing Regulations.
- Language Skills: Native or near-native Mandarin Chinese. Exceptional professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory; must be capable of drafting complex legal documents and negotiating with international intermediaries independently.
- Bar Admission:Passed the PRC Bar (A-level Certificate) is mandatory. Qualification in Hong Kong or New York State is a significant plus.
- Soft Skills: Strong resilience under pressure, exceptional multi-tasking abilities, and demonstrated leadership potential.
What We Offer
- Tier-1 Platform & Deals: Exposure to blockbuster IPOs in cutting-edge industries, including New Economy, Hard Tech, Healthcare/Biotech, and TMT.
- Clear Career Trajectory: Structured advancement pathways within a premier Red Circle framework, offering a clear track toward Counsel or Partnership.
- Highly Competitive Compensation: Premium salary package (base salary and performance-based bonus) aligned with top-tier market rates.
- Professional Growth: A collaborative, high-caliber culture with direct partner mentorship and long-term career compounding value.
