General Banking Associate - Remote

Overview

Clifford Chance is seeking a highly motivated and skilled General Banking Associate to join our prestigious Global Financial Markets practice in Hong Kong. The successful candidate will work on a variety of complex finance transactions, including leveraged and acquisition finance, private credit & direct lending, project finance, real estate finance, and restructuring.

In Short

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of financing documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide advice on a variety of finance-related legal issues.
• Participate in structuring, negotiating, and executing finance transactions.
• Work closely with partners, counsels and senior associates, and clients to ensure transactions are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Coordinate with other practice areas and offices to provide comprehensive legal services to clients.
• Manage and mentor junior associates and trainees.
• Contribute to business development activities, including client presentations and pitch documentation.
• Stay abreast of legal developments in finance law and contribute to the firm's knowledge management.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 2 – 5 PQE in a common law jurisdiction.
• Strong academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Experience in a leading law firm with a recognised finance practice.
• Excellent legal skills, including a strong understanding of finance law and practice.
• Ability to handle complex legal issues and transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in English is required; additional language skills, particularly Mandarin or Cantonese, are highly advantageous.
• Commitment to high-quality work and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Benefits

• Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engagement with a diverse global client base.
• Participation in high-profile transactions.