SOLICITOR / REGISTERED FOREIGN LAWYER – corporate & M&A transactions - European law firm (Admiralty)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

• We are the Hong Kong office of an established European law firm with an international presence and a strong focus on business law.

• The firm advises private clients, entrepreneurs, shareholders, family-owned businesses and dynamic enterprises on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. Its key areas of work include mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, corporate structuring, shareholder arrangements and strategic business advisory.

• The Hong Kong office works closely with colleagues and clients across Europe and other international markets. The team provides practical, commercially focused advice on cross-border transactions and helps clients manage complex legal, commercial and regulatory matters.

• The firm has a collaborative and low-ego culture. Lawyers are encouraged to take ownership of their work, develop close client relationships and contribute to meaningful international transactions. The firm offers an attractive platform for legal professionals who value international exposure, professional autonomy and long-term career development.

ROLE MISSION

• The Solicitor or Registered Foreign Lawyer will advise clients on M&A transactions and other corporate matters from the initial planning and due diligence stage through to negotiation and completion.

• The role will provide commercially focused legal advice, support international transactions and work closely with clients, colleagues and external professional advisers to deliver practical and effective solutions.

ROLE SUMMARY

• This is an excellent opportunity for a Hong Kong Qualified Solicitor or Registered Foreign Lawyer with solid experience in corporate transactions and M&A work.

• The successful candidate will join a growing international team and handle a broad range of matters, including M&A transactions, shareholder arrangements, corporate structuring, reorganisations and joint ventures.

• The role offers meaningful exposure to international transactions, direct client contact and the opportunity to work with experienced lawyers and clients across different jurisdictions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Advise clients on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions.

• Support transactions from initial planning and legal due diligence through to negotiation and completion.

• Review, draft and negotiate key transaction documents, including share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements and investment agreements.

• Advise on corporate structuring, reorganisations, joint ventures and shareholder arrangements.

• Review transaction structures and identify key legal, commercial and regulatory issues.

• Coordinate legal due diligence and prepare or review due diligence reports.

• Assist with transaction negotiations and communicate with clients, counterparties and external counsel.

• Provide advice on corporate governance, compliance and relevant regulatory matters.

• Work closely with tax advisers, accountants, financial advisers and other professional consultants.

• Coordinate with colleagues in Europe and other international offices on cross-border matters.

• Help clients understand legal issues and provide practical, commercially focused advice.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and professional contacts.

• Contribute to the development of the firm’s corporate and M&A practice.

• Support other corporate and commercial matters as required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Hong Kong Qualified Solicitor or Registered Foreign Lawyer.

• At least 4 years of post-qualification experience.

• Minimum 2 years of solid experience in transactional work, preferably including M&A.

• Experience in share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, investment agreements or similar transaction documents.

• Experience in corporate structuring, reorganisations, joint ventures or related corporate matters.

• Strong legal drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Commercially minded and able to provide practical legal advice.

• International experience or an international outlook is highly valued.

• Proficiency in Chinese and/or a European language is an advantage.

TERMS & BENEFITS

• 5-day work week.

• Fixed base salary plus revenue-sharing.

• 16 days of annual leave.

• Medical and dental insurance.

• Opportunity to work on high-profile international M&A and corporate transactions.

• Supportive, collaborative and low-ego working environment.

• Opportunities to work with experienced lawyers across Europe and other jurisdictions.

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