Our Hong Kong office provides a crucial gateway for foreign investment into mainland China, and a nucleus for Salans' growth in Asia outside of mainland China. Our lawyers in Hong Kong work closely with our offices in Beijing and Shanghai to serve the growing demands and challenges that face our clients in China and other Asian markets.
The energy and enthusiasm of our lawyers is fuelled by the speed of market changes facing our clients. The skill and foresight of our internationally- and Chinese-qualified bilingual lawyers helps organisations navigate this rapidly developing market. We expect the same level of dedication from new team members.
Lawyers / Legal Staff
We seek candidates who can demonstrate loyalty, commitment and energy. We place a high emphasis on teams as our lawyers work with colleagues across the Salans wider international network.
We Offer
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Professional and personal development;
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The opportunity to work on cross-border transactions;
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Involvement in Salans’ Global Practice Group activities;
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Support to our employees to help balance their work and home commitments; and,
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A competitive remuneration package.
Applicants Must Have
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A strong academic background;
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Willingness to take ownership of their work;
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Strong drafting skills; and,
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Fluency in English.
Support Staff
We have vacancies in our business support teams from time to time and seek individuals with related work experience who are interested in working with Salans.
At Salans we have an excellent reputation in the practice of law but this reputation is in no small part due to the outstanding support and contribution of our business support professionals.
Applicants Must Have
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Excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese;
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Knowledge of other languages will be advantageous;
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Good interpersonal skills;
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Ability to work independently and in a team; and,
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Computer and IT literacy.
Trainees / Interns
We offer a challenging, rewarding and professional training programme for talented law students.
Our training and work experience programme provide trainees with the opportunity to gain direct contact with our clients and exposure to practical application of the law.
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Supervision by qualified lawyers;
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Involvement with client matter files;
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Encouragement to be creative and imaginative in your legal thinking; and,
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Team-work.
We Seek
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Minimum academic requirements for UK and Hong Kong candidates must be a minimum second upper class law degree;
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Australian candidates must obtain a law degree with a credit/distinction average;
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Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese; and,
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Strong analytical aptitude.
To Apply for a Training Contract
For those studying LLB, Combined law degree, common law degree applications must be submitted in the penultimate year of your degree, (i.e. 2 years before the commencement date of the training contract). For those studying HK JD degree, CPE or GDL application should be made during your final year.
Internships
Our Hong Kong office offers 2 placements per year (one summer and one winter placement). Applications will be considered throughout the year.
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The opportunity to gain experience in a legal practice, and
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The opportunity to make a well-informed choice about whether you would like to apply to join Salans after your internship.
Vacancies / To Apply
If you have the skills, enthusiasm and proven international capability, contact us to find out about current opportunities within our office.
Judy Sinn
Office Manager
jsinn@salans.com
Salans Hong Kong Office
Level 76
International Commerce Centre
1 Austin Road West
Kowloon
Hong Kong