US Capital Markets Associate | Hong Kong

Agnew O'Brien

  • Hong Kong
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Our client, a top-tier US law firm with a premier Greater China capital markets practice, seeks a junior to mid-level US-qualified associate to join its Hong Kong team. This is a rare chance to work at the forefront of US and Hong Kong capital markets transactions, advising leading issuers and financial institutions on complex, cross-border mandates.The Role
  • Advise on high-profile IPOs (US and HK), follow-on offerings, equity-linked products, debt offerings, and related governance and compliance matters.
  • Act for both issuers and underwriters across Greater China.
  • Work closely with US and Asia-based partners on transactions of regional and global significance.
  • Engage regularly with Mandarin-speaking clients, including travel to Mainland China.
Key Requirements
  • US-qualified lawyer (NY, CA, or equivalent).
  • Approx. 1-5 years' PQE in capital markets at a leading US or international firm.
  • Ivy League JD (or other top-tier US law school) strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience in US capital markets transactions, ideally on both issuer and bank side.
  • Fluency in Mandarin (written and spoken) essential.
  • Exceptional academic record, technical ability, and commercial acumen.
Why Join?
  • Work alongside globally recognised partners on some of the region's most significant listings.
  • Gain unparalleled exposure to the intersection of US and Hong Kong capital markets.
  • Benefit from a clear, merit-based career progression track in a high-growth practice.
  • Cravath level compensation offered.
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