About the Team
The team operates seamlessly within our global network, offering collaborative opportunities on landmark deals involving project finance, asset finance (including aviation and shipping), acquisition finance, structured finance, and general corporate banking.
About the Job
As a Banking & Finance Associate (ranging from 1 to 6 years of Post-Qualification Experience), you will play a pivotal role in executing domestic and cross-border financing transactions.
Key responsibilities include:
Transaction Execution: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of English and Chinese financial documents, including facility agreements, security packages, intercreditor agreements, and legal opinions.
Due Diligence & Closing: Managing the conditions precedent (CP) satisfaction process, conducting legal due diligence on borrowers/projects, and overseeing smooth transaction closings.
Regulatory Advice: Providing strategic legal advice to international clients on PRC banking regulations, foreign exchange controls, cross-border security registration (SAFE), and compliance matters.
Client Management: Maintaining direct communication with client representatives (deal teams, in-house counsels) and managing transactional workflows efficiently.
Global Collaboration: Working closely with our Hong Kong, Singapore, London, and other international offices on outbound and inbound financing structures.
Skills and Experience Required
Experience: 1–5 years of solid banking and finance experience gained from a reputable international law firm or a top-tier domestic law firm (Red Circle).
Education & Qualification: LL.B. or LL.M. from a prestigious Chinese or overseas law school. Admission to the PRC Bar is highly preferred; an additional common law jurisdiction qualification (e.g., US State Bar or E&W) is a strong plus.
Language Skills: Near-native fluency in Mandarin and excellent professional English (both written and spoken). The ability to draft complex transaction documents in English independently is essential.
Technical Strengths: Strong understanding of loan structures, security creative mechanisms, and the PRC regulatory landscape concerning cross-border financing.
Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical capability, strong attention to detail, commercial acumen, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. A strong team-player mindset is critical.
