Legal Intern, Corporate M&A - Shanghai

Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

We are looking for a legal intern to join our Corporate M&A practice in the Shanghai office. You are a law student with strong academic credentials as well as an aptitude for navigating the complex and fast-evolving regulatory landscape. Both pragmatic and a quick learner, you will be supporting our lawyers on cross-border deals.

The internship is for 3 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

Our Practice Area

White & Case has a long history in China, having established its first office in Hong Kong in 1978, and has been practicing in China for 40 years.

Our Mainland China Practice team advises on market-leading transactions, demonstrating experience in banking, capital markets, corporate/M&A, white collar/investigation and international trade.

Our team is composed of English and US-qualified lawyers, as well as lawyers trained in PRC law. This combination of qualifications ensures we are deeply connected to the local business community, and our deal experience over many years means we understand how to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives in Chinese and foreign markets. The majority of our lawyers are fluent in Mandarin and English.

We work with an almost equal balance of local and multinational corporations in China in their business and transactional activities across a broad spectrum of industries, including those which are highly regulated.

As a legal intern in our practice, you will be working in an exciting working environment, handling challenging, time-sensitive deals that demand a dynamic approach and a resilience of character.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Conduct legal research
• Translate and review legal documents
• Conduct/assist with due diligence
• Assist with preparation and co-ordination of project proposal documents
• Provide legal support to legal consultants, associates and partners
• Handle ad hoc assignments

Qualifications

• Law Student (LLB or LLM) from a top China law school
• Prior internship experience in M&A or transactional experience preferred
• Native Mandarin and fluent English is essential
• Computer literacy 
• Good communication skills
• Client service focus
• Team player

Location

This position is based in Shanghai

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.