Corporate M&A Associate, Shanghai · US Firm with an Established China Platform

A US firm with an established mainland China platform is hiring a corporate and M&A associate in Shanghai. Onshore US-firm seats in mainland China are uncommon, which makes this one worth a look for lawyers set on being based there. The role covers cross-border and domestic corporate transactions.

The work:

• Handle M&A and corporate deals for multinational and China-based clients
• Advise on inbound and outbound transactions connecting China with US and other markets
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents and manage diligence
• Coordinate with local counsel and colleagues across the firm's Asia and US offices

What they're looking for:

• Four to six years of corporate or M&A experience
• Ability to work across US and Chinese legal and business settings
• Mandarin useful for client and counterparty work