Junior Associate, Corporate

Herbert Smith Freehills

. Provide multijurisdictional corporate advice on high-profile and cross-border initial public offerings and listings .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeBeijing • ChinaJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate Equity Capital Markets, providing multijurisdictional advice on initial public offerings and compliance with regulatory practices. Fluent in English and Mandarin, with strong communication and administrative skills to deliver excellent client service.

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Equity Capital MarketsInitial Public OfferingsRegulatory ComplianceFluency in MandarinClient Service Excellence

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Hard Skills

Corporate LawPublic Company M&ARegulatory PracticesCross-Border ListingsAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsResilienceGoal SettingAdministrative Skills

Industry Keywords

Multijurisdictional AdviceGreater China CorporateHK IPO

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide multijurisdictional corporate advice on high-profile and cross-border initial public offerings and listings
Advise clients on compliance with evolving regulatory practices
Apply technical expertise in corporate Equity Capital Markets matters
Work at the forefront of regulation and practice and engage in dialogue with regulatory bodies
Join the Greater China Corporate team and contribute to HK IPO work
Deliver excellent client service and work promptly toward challenging goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least four years' experience as a corporate Equity Capital Market lawyer with US and/or HK side experience
Excellent academic record
Strong communication skills
High level of attention to detail
Previous experience in initial public offerings, listings and public company M&A
Excellent administrative skills
Ability to communicate well in oral and written form
Driven to deliver work promptly
Ability to set challenging goals and resilience in achieving them
Fluency in English and Mandarin, spoken and written

Benefits

Comp & perks

Investment in personal and professional growth
Support to achieve professional ambitions
Respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives
Opportunity to engage with an open mind and curiosity
Opportunity to contribute to a diverse, global law firm
Rolling fixed-term contract