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Job Description

A fantastic opportunity for a talented lawyer to work in the Beijing or Shanghai office of a White Shoe law firm within a close knit and collegiate team on anti-corruption, FCPA, investigations and compliance matters. 

Cravath rated compensation. Mandarin language skills are not required.  This hire will be the most senior hire in the group and you will have autonomy to work independently with clients.  

Our client is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. With lawyers operating from more than 30 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, they have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. 

Duties and Accountabilities
  • Working on internal investigation and enforcements actions including FCPA/anti-corruption related investigation, fraud and embezzlement, compliance risk assessment, pre-transaction compliance due diligence.
  • The role will initially be based in Beijing but relocation to the Shanghai office is possible.
  • International candidates welcome to apply - the firm will provide relocation.

Qualifications

  • Mid-level to senior associate with leading international firms
  • PQE 4-6 years' experience with leading international firms
  • Admission in US or Commonwealth jurisdictions
  • Strong technical ability and experience in anti-corruption, investigations and compliance matters
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Mandarin language skills preferred but not required

If you think you meet the above requirements and would like to apply please send:

  1. your CV;
  2. transcripts; and
  3. a short cover note to kiantong.tan@horizon-recruit.com or mark.deery@horizon-recruit.com for us to determine your suitability for this role.

If you’d like to arrange a confidential discussion prior to applying please call our Singapore office on +65 6808 6635 or Hong Kong office on +852 3978 1369.

Please share this opportunity with any colleagues that you think would be interested. 

Singapore EA Licence No. 12S6213

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