Litigation/Insolvency/Restructuring Associate
- Recruiter
- Baraud
- Location
- Hong Kong (HK)
- Salary
- DOE plus bonus and relocation package
- Posted
- 19 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 16 Feb 2017
- Ref
- HKLit
- Job Title
- Associate
- Practice Area
- Commercial Litigation, Insolvency
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Restructuring and Insolvency Associate – Hong Kong
A top offshore law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate, 4-7 PQE to join its team in Hong Kong.
Must be experienced in Insolvency and Restructuring work.
Client Overview/Role Purpose
- Working with the Head of Litigation and Managing Director in the firm to assist on all litigation matters.
- Ability to market the firm in Hong Kong and Asia.
Responsibilities include:
- Acting as an ambassador of the firm.
- Responsible for effective advice, services and representation for all litigation matters.
- Ability to work with the Head of Department, Managing Director and other associates.
- Supervise support staff when required.
Knowledge and experience required:
- Ideally 4-7 PQE and qualified as a solicitor or barrister in Hong Kong, Singapore, England & Wales or Australia.
- Essential that the litigator have at least 4 years’ experience from a top international/US/magic circle/offshore firm specializing in corporate insolvency and restructuring.
- Only those who have graduated from top law schools with the best grades will be considered.
- Essential that the associate have experience and a proven track record of Business Development and marketing initiatives.
- Excellent advocacy skills are preferable.
- Must have excellent research skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment and meet deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to use document management and billing systems.
- Experience of working in Asia is preferred but not essential.
- Fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin are preferred but are not essential.