Junior US Corporate Associate (Beijing)

The Opportunity

Our client is a major international law firm with a substantial presence across Asia. Its Beijing office is looking to hire a junior US corporate associate to support a broad mix of transactional and advisory matters. The role spans US and Hong Kong capital markets work—including both equity and debt transactions—alongside exposure to M&A, regulatory compliance, and general corporate matters.

You will be working closely with a senior lawyer whose practice spans US securities offerings, cross‑border equity and debt issuances, and listings involving both US and Hong Kong markets. Their work also extends to M&A, private equity, and corporate compliance engagements, creating a diverse and stimulating workload for a junior lawyer. 

Key Responsibilities

Your work will include:

• Assisting on equity and debt transactions relating to listings in the US and Hong Kong, including IPOs and follow‑on offerings.
• Supporting cross‑border securities matters involving SEC‑registered offerings and international private placements under Rule 144A and Regulation S. 
• Contributing to general corporate and commercial matters, including governance, regulatory queries, and routine corporate advisory work.
• Providing support on M&A and private equity transactions as needed.
• Drafting, reviewing, and helping negotiate offering materials, agreements, and other corporate documents.
• Working closely with colleagues in other offices on cross‑border matters involving clients across China, Asia‑Pacific, and the US.

What Makes This Role Attractive

Because this role is not positioned at the highest end of the salary market, it offers attractive non‑financial advantages:

• A collaborative working culture, with consistent supervision and direct access to experienced senior practitioners.
• A broad developmental experience, allowing juniors to build a varied transactional skillset instead of being restricted to a single product area.
• Clear progression, with structured feedback and meaningful involvement in front‑line work from an early stage.
• International exposure, through regular collaboration with overseas colleagues and work involving cross‑border markets.
• A globally established and stable platform, offering long‑term career growth.

Candidate Profile

Preferred:

• 1–3 years' PQE as a US‑qualified corporate attorney, ideally with involvement in securities‑related or transactional corporate work at an international law firm.

Alternatively:

• A JD from a reputable US law school, supported by substantive internship experience in US securities or corporate teams at recognised international law firms.
• Internship work should demonstrate hands‑on involvement in transactions or corporate matters rather than purely observational roles.

General attributes:

• Interest in developing a well‑rounded long-term corporate and capital markets practice across both US and Hong Kong work from Beijing.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organisational skills.
• A proactive, detail‑oriented approach and the ability to work effectively in a team‑driven, cross‑border environment.

Location

Beijing