Published on www.allthetopbananas.com 25 Dec 2024
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Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part of 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 Banking & Finance 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 of documents. 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. 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 banking and finance law. Strong research and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 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.
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We are seeking a diligent and organised Paralegal to join our Hong Kong Banking & Finance 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 of documents. 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. 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 banking and finance law. Strong research and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 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.
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