Paralegal

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The Beijing office of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is seeking a Paralegal to join the Corporate & Finance group. The candidates should have at least one year of legal experience.

SCOPE OF THE WORK

• Corporate work: we are a team of dedicated corporate lawyers working with corporate clients and financial institutions on a wide range of cross-border, multi-jurisdictional projects that require corporate and regulatory advices.
• Commercial projects: we have a strong and established client base instructs us on a broad range of commercial matters, including drafting of commercial contracts, legal research, and analysis of laws and regulations in various jurisdictions.
• Supporting corporate partners in Beijing and other offices on cross-border transactions, including due diligence, drafting, negotiation and research.

Requirements

• PRC legal qualification is required. Additional qualification in another jurisdiction (such as Hong Kong, England & Wales, New York or other common law jurisdictions) would be advantageous.
• At least one year of legal experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and perform under pressure.
• Self-motivated, proactive and responsible, with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail.

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