Mid-to-Senior Public Takeover & Regulatory Compliance Associate - HKEX & Takeovers Code (Hong Kong)
An elite global US law firm is seeking a high-calibre Corporate Associate (2–5 PQE) to join its top-tier capital markets practice in Hong Kong. Advising leading public companies and financial sponsors on high-stakes HKEX compliance, public takeovers, and corporate transactions, the role offers premier cross-border deal exposure, exceptional training, and top-of-market compensation.
about the company.
Our client is a distinguished global law firm renowned for advising on landmark public M&A, complex corporate finance, and high-profile capital markets transactions worldwide. Operating at the pinnacle of the legal sector, the firm provides access to top-tier institutional resources, market-leading matters, and an inclusive, high-performance culture that champions professional excellence.
about the team.
The Hong Kong corporate and capital markets practice is widely regarded as one of the pre-eminent legal teams in the Asia-Pacific region. Composed of market-leading practitioners, the team acts as trusted counsel to blue-chip multinational corporations, state-owned enterprises, private equity sponsors, and investment banks navigating intricate regulatory requirements and transformative public market transactions.
about the job.
- Advise HKEX-listed issuers, controlling shareholders, and corporate clients on ongoing regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and continuous disclosure obligations under the HKEX Listing Rules and SFC regulations.
- Structure and execute public M&A, takeovers, privatisations, and general offer transactions governed by the Hong Kong Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs (Takeovers Code).
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documentation, circulars, announcements, board resolutions, and submissions to regulatory authorities including the HKEX and SFC.
- Handle complex post-listing compliance projects, including connected transactions, major and disclosable acquisitions, and secondary fundraising initiatives.
- Conduct in-depth regulatory research, deliver concise risk assessments, and maintain proactive communications with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and institutional regulators.
skills & experience required.
- Qualified lawyer with 2 to 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate law or capital markets.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience focused on regulatory compliance for Hong Kong-listed companies.
- Formally trained at a top-tier international law firm or a leading PRC law firm with substantial exposure to Hong Kong capital markets.
- Hands-on experience advising on HKEX Listing Rules compliance, with exposure to capital markets transactions and Takeovers Code-related deals.
- Excellent command of written and spoken Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) and English to draft legal documentation and advise cross-border clients.
- Outstanding legal research, analytical reasoning, and client communication skills; prior finance or accounting knowledge is advantageous.
If you are interested in this role, please click 'Apply Now' or send your CV directly to Jamie.milne@randstad.com.hk.
...
