Hogan Lovells

Associate

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Beijing, CHN

In-Office

Mid level

Legal Tech

The Role

Advise on cross-border M&A, PE and VC transactions from due diligence through closing. Draft and negotiate transaction documents, coordinate with counsel, support partners, manage deals, counsel clients, and mentor junior lawyers.

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The Beijing office of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is seeking an M&A Associate to join the Corporate & Finance group. The candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in an established cross-border M&A practice of reputable PRC or international law firms.

SCOPE OF THE WORK

Cross-border M&A and corporate transactions: work as part of a leading corporate transactions team advising multinational corporations, private equity sponsors, venture capital investors, sovereign wealth funds, state-owned enterprises and other financial institutions on a broad range of cross-border transactions. Matters include outbound and inbound mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital investments and exits, joint ventures, strategic alliances, corporate restructurings, and other complex corporate transactions.
Transaction execution and deal management: supporting corporate Partners and senior attorneys in Beijing and across the Firm's global network on M&A transactions throughout the entire transaction lifecycle. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, managing and reviewing legal due diligence, preparing and negotiating transaction documents, coordinating with local counsel and other stakeholders, advising clients on transaction-related legal issues, and assisting with successful deal execution and closing.
Client relationship and commercial awareness: work closely with a diverse client base comprising both Chinese and international clients across a range of industries. Develop an understanding of different business cultures, commercial objectives, and client service expectations, while delivering practical, responsive, and commercially focused legal advice.

REQUIREMENTS

PRC legal qualification is required. Additional qualification in another jurisdiction (such as Hong Kong, England & Wales, New York or other common law jurisdictions) would be advantageous.
At least four years of legal experience in corporate transactional matters gained at a leading PRC or international law firm, with substantial exposure to cross-border M&A and corporate transactions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese.
Strong legal knowledge of corporate, M&A, private equity and general commercial law, independent legal research, due diligence, drafting and transaction execution skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence and professionalism to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team, manage day-to-day client relationships and interact effectively with counterparties.
Strong work ethic, sound commercial awareness and legal judgment with a client-focused, practical and solution-oriented approach to delivering high-quality legal services.
Strong project management skills with experience in supervising and mentoring juniors in the team.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader International LLP operates in China as Hogan Lovells International LLP pending approval of the name change. Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the People's Republic of China as a Foreign Law Firm Representative Office. Not licensed to practise Chinese law. Hogan Lovells Cadwalader International LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC323639. Registered office and principal place of business: Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2FG.

“Hogan Lovells Cadwalader” or the “firm” is an international legal practice that includes Hogan Lovells Cadwalader International LLP, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader US LLP and their affiliated businesses.

The word “partner” is used to describe a partner or member of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader International LLP, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader US LLP or any of their affiliated entities or any employee or consultant with equivalent standing. Certain individuals, who are designated as partners, but who are not members of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader International LLP, do not hold qualifications equivalent to members.

For more information about Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, the partners and their qualifications, see www.hlc.com.

Skills Required

PRC legal qualification
Additional jurisdictional qualification (e.g., Hong Kong, England & Wales, New York)
At least four years’ corporate transactional experience at a leading PRC or international law firm with substantial cross-border M&A exposure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese
Strong legal knowledge of corporate, M&A, private equity and commercial law; legal research, due diligence, drafting and transaction execution skills
Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills; ability to interact effectively with counterparties
Strong work ethic, commercial awareness and practical legal judgment
Project management skills with experience supervising and mentoring junior team members

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