Paralegal, Public Companies, Hong Kong

Company Description

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and organised Paralegal to join our Hong Kong Public Companies Practice. The successful candidate will provide essential support to our legal team, assisting with a variety of tasks related to public companies in Hong Kong. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic legal environment.

• Assist lawyers in preparing, proofreading, amending, and reviewing legal documents, including prospectuses, annual reports, and regulatory filings.
• Conduct legal research and compile data on relevant laws and regulations.
• Support the preparation and execution of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, and other corporate finance activities.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in due diligence and verification exercises, and assist in the preparation of due diligence reports.
• Assist with legal review exercises, including the distribution of documents for review, reviewing documents, and preparing legal review reports.
• Maintain and organise case files, documents, and records.
• Provide administrative support to the legal team as needed.
• Assist with the signing and completion process of transactions.
• Conduct general legal and commercial research and prepare reports/analysis using various sources.
• Liaise with internal and external clients.
• Assist with other ad-hoc legal and non-legal tasks as requested by fee-earners in the Group, including the production of transaction bibles in both hard copy and CDs, distribution of transaction documents, and collating know-how information.
• Organise and prepare legal files.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field. A paralegal certification is an advantage.
• Prior experience as a paralegal, preferably in corporate and securities law.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Additional Information

Equal opportunities statement

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. 

Find out more about our inclusive culture here