[Introduction]
As a Mid-Level Associate in our Energy & Infrastructure practice, you will focus on high-profile Corporate M&A and Joint Venture transactions within the rapidly evolving energy and infrastructure sectors. You will work closely with market-leading partners to advise multinational corporations, private equity funds, and state-owned enterprises on complex domestic and cross-border acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic alliances across renewable energy, traditional power, and core infrastructure assets.
[Responsibilities]
-M&A Transaction Execution: Draft, review, and negotiate core transaction documents, including Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), Asset Purchase Agreements (APA), Shareholders' Agreements (SHA), and Joint Venture (JV) agreements.
-Due Diligence Management: Lead and manage the legal due diligence process. Coordinate with junior associates and subject-matter experts to draft comprehensive due diligence reports, identifying key legal risks and providing commercial mitigation strategies.
-Deal Project Management: Act as a central point of contact for deal coordination. Manage signing and closing mechanics, and liaise effectively with clients, opposing counsel, financial advisors, and cross-border network offices to ensure seamless transaction execution.
-Regulatory & Compliance Advisory: Advise clients on transaction-related regulatory matters, including outbound direct investment (ODI) filings, foreign direct investment (FDI) reviews, antitrust/merger control thresholds, and sector-specific energy compliance.
-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 routine commercial contracts.
[Qualifications]
-Educational Background: Bachelor's degree (LL.B.) or LL.M./J.D. from a top-tier domestic or international law school. A valid PRC Bar qualification is required; dual qualification (e.g., US, UK, or Australia) is highly advantageous.
-Professional Experience: 2 to 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) with a primary focus on Corporate/M&A at a Red Circle firm or a recognized international law firm. Prior exposure to the energy, power, or infrastructure sectors is highly preferred.
-Technical Proficiency: Exceptional legal drafting and analytical skills. A deep understanding of M&A deal mechanics, closing processes, and standard corporate legal frameworks.
-Execution & Leadership: Proven ability to run discrete workstreams autonomously, manage tight transaction deadlines, and supervise junior associates and paralegals during intensive due diligence exercises.
-Language Proficiency: Professional fluency in English and Mandarin is essential. Must possess the ability to draft complex transactional documents and negotiate commercial terms fluently in both languages.
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