Legal Analyst - Beijing Office

Job description

The role We are currently looking for Legal Analysts for our Beijing and Shanghai offices to support our rapidly growing practice of Capital Markets and IPO. Key Responsibilities This role is to provide transactional and case support to lawyers of each practice group in the China offices. It sits within the business service team as a supporting function. The types of transactions and cases you will work on will be in the area of Capital Markets and IPO. Key responsibilities include: Conducting legal and commercial research Assisting with the preparation of fee proposal and pitches Proof reading and reviewing of transactional documents Assisting with due diligence and verification process Translation and other ad-hoc duties as required by the firm Your experience This role is open to candidates who will graduate with an LLB or LLM degree from a Chinese law school, and to those who have 1 - 2 years similar work experience in international or local law firms. LLB or LLM from a prestigious law school in China Passed PRC bar exam Good command of English Self-motivated, well organised and able to handle multi-tasks well Effective communication skills Flexible to work overtime Equal opportunities statement At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment. We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement. Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. Find out more about our inclusive culture here Who we are We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work. You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams. Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.