Legal Intern, Corporate M&A - Beijing

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 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

• Assist with due diligence by reviewing corporate documents, financial statements, and compliance records
• Support the drafting, translation, and proofreading of transaction documents, including prospectuses and agreements
• Conduct legal research on M&A, securities regulations, and relevant case law
• Coordinate with clients and professional parties to gather required information
• Prepare checklists and track progress of transaction-related tasks
• Assist with preparation and coordination of project documents and proposals
• Provide general legal support to the partner and team
• Handle ad hoc assignments as required

• Law student in their third (for LLB candidates) or second (for LLM candidates) from top China law school.
• Prior internship experience in M&A or Capital Markets
• Native Mandarin and fluent English is essential
• Computer literacy
• Good communication skills
• Client service focus
• Team player

• This position is based in Beijing  

Equal Opportunities

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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.

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