Junior Lawyer, Legal Secretary or PRC Lawyer (IP or Anti-Trust practice or experience required)

Job Title: Junior Lawyer, Legal Secretary or PRC Lawyer (IP or Anti-Trust practice or experience required)

Location: Central / Western

Law Firm/ Financial Services/ In-House firm experience preferred.

Harbridge Partners is pleased to partner with a top law firm, that is seeking to expand its IP, Anti-Trust and Corporate Finance/ M&A practices.

Working with world class lawyers (Partners and Senior Associate levels), we are seeking an experienced Legal Manager, Para-Legal or PRC or recently Foreign Qualified lawyer to support and in some instance manage very interesting and sometimes case-law defined IP and/ or Anti-Trust / Monopoly and / or Corporate Finance / M&A cases.

You would ideally have previous PRC law firm experience and seeking to expand on and enhance your IP/ Anti-Trust legal expertise.

You may alternatively have previously worked for an IP/ Patent consultancy and seek to move into a legal role, and would have excellent University / Undergraduate background with a top PRC or international red-brick University.

Fluency in Mandarin is a must as is above average English writing and drafting skills.

Description:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and banking or corporate finance and exchange filing documentation (no HKEX experience is acceptable) , including applying for patents rights and so on . Ensure all contracts align with the company's legal and clients’ business interests.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments in the securities industry. Advise or support lawyers with research and advisory work particularly with a focus on IP and Anti-Trust cross border and international scope.
• Oversee internal legal case management and data management.
• Assist in and help resolve legal disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Work closely with clients as needed..
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal support for HK and other offices
• Provide ad-hoc and specialized support, and a willingness to learn new legal practice areas as may arise.

Qualifications:

• Qualified PRC lawyer or graduate legal background with full working rights in HK (IANG and TTTPS candidates will be considered).
• Strong prior legal firm or in-house experience in the HK or Mainland China or another jurisdiction with focus on IP , Anti-Trust or Anti-Monopoly cases .
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience with cross-border transactions and international legal issues.
• Native level written and spoken Mandarin (Simplified Chinese)
• IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE IS PREFERRED

Job Offer:

• Professional and dynamic culture
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Excellent working experience and career progression

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great for this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme?

We offer HKD1000 in Apple gift cards for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

https://harbridgepartners.com/referral-scheme/

Please send an updated resume in English to our Managing Partner at ec(at)Harbridgepartners(dot)com

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Harbridge Partners Limited

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