We are currently engaged by a UK Magic Circle firm who is looking for 2 Dispute Resolution Associates/Managing Associates to join their market leading Dispute Resolution team in Hong Kong. The suitable candidates will form part of an exceptional and well-structured team and work alongside some of the most brilliant legal mind in the APAC Region. You will be well supported by junior staff members as well as other colleagues from some of the best law schools in the world. You will gain exposure to top tier international litigation and arbitration matters that will test your academic, practical, as well as commercial knowledge. You will form part of a global legal network of more than 5000 staff members, 2000 qualified lawyers from the best law schools in the world, guided by more than 400 partners from more than 20 different countries.

Dispute Resolution Associate/Managing Associate 2-6 PQE

(MTR/663120)

Responsibilities:

• Advise well known financial institutions, funds and corporates in connection with investigations and proceedings by agencies in Hong Kong, including the SFC, the HK Monetary Authority, CCB and the ICAC, as well as the wider Asia region (including in Australia, India, Japan, Korea, the PRC, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand).
• Advise clients on complex commercial disputes, including asset recovery, contractual duties, miss-selling, enforcement of security, joint ventures, creditor and shareholder disputes and disciplinary matters.
• Work in close collaboration with lawyers from the firm’s other market-leading practice areas, including Corporate, Capital Markets, Banking, and Financial Regulation, in cross-office, multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements:

• Hong Kong or Singaporean Qualified with 2-6 PQE;
• Strong academics from a leading law school with at least a 2:1 grade point average;
• Relevant Corporate / Commercial Litigation experience at a top tier international, UK, US law firm;
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to perform under pressure;
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (spoken, written, drafting).

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please apply online or contact Marcél Treurnicht at Robert Walters on 2103 5379 or marcel.treurnicht@robertwalters.com.hk quoting the Job Reference MTR/663120