[Introduction] As a Mid-Level Associate in our elite, globally integrated Energy & Infrastructure practice, you will focus on high-profile, cross-border Corporate M&A and Joint Venture transactions strictly within the energy and infrastructure sectors. Operating from our prestigious international platform, you will work closely with market-leading partners to advise global energy corporations, sovereign wealth funds, and international private equity sponsors on complex multi-jurisdictional acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic alliances across traditional oil & gas, LNG value chains, and the rapidly expanding renewable energy market.
[Responsibilities]
-M&A Transaction Execution: Draft, review, and negotiate core cross-border transaction documents, including Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), Asset Purchase Agreements (APA), Shareholders' Agreements (SHA), and energy-focused Joint Venture (JV) agreements.
-Due Diligence Management: Lead and manage the legal due diligence process for complex energy assets. Coordinate with junior associates and subject-matter experts to draft comprehensive due diligence reports, specifically identifying energy regulatory risks, environmental compliance issues, and providing commercial mitigation strategies.
-Deal Project Management: Act as a central point of contact for multi-jurisdictional deal coordination. Manage signing and closing mechanics, and liaise effectively with clients, opposing counsel, financial advisors, and our cross-border network of offices to ensure seamless transaction execution.
-Regulatory & Compliance Advisory: Advise clients on transaction-related regulatory matters in an international context, including foreign direct investment (FDI) reviews, antitrust/merger control thresholds, and complex, sector-specific energy regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
-General Corporate Support: Provide ongoing general corporate and commercial legal support to energy and infrastructure portfolio companies, advising on corporate governance, post-merger integration, and specialized commercial energy contracts.
[Qualifications]
-Educational Background: LL.M., J.D., or LL.B. from a top-tier international law school. A valid PRC Bar qualification is a strong plus. Qualification in a major common law jurisdiction (e.g., US, UK, Australia, or Hong Kong) is highly preferred.
-Professional Experience: 2 to 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) at a leading international law firm or a top-tier "Red Circle" firm, focusing on cross-border Corporate/M&A. Mandatory Industry Experience: A demonstrable, hands-on track record in the Energy & Infrastructure sector is strictly required.
-Technical Proficiency: Exceptional legal drafting and analytical skills. A deep commercial understanding of energy market dynamics, energy-specific deal structures, cross-border M&A deal mechanics, and closing processes.
-Execution & Leadership: Proven ability to run discrete workstreams autonomously in a rigorous cross-border context, manage tight transaction deadlines across different time zones, and supervise junior associates and paralegals during intensive due diligence exercises.
-Language Proficiency: Native or bilingual proficiency in both English and Mandarin is essential. Must possess the ability to draft highly complex, sophisticated transactional documents entirely in English and negotiate commercial terms fluently in both languages.
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