BI-LINGUAL (CHINESE-ENGLISH) COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ATTORNEY

We are seeking a well-qualified and experienced litigation lawyer who is bilingual in Chinese (Cantonese (native level) and Mandarin (near native level)) to join our team of attorneys to undertake commercial litigation in the Financial Services Division of the Grand Court specializing in cross-border matters involving Chinese or Hong Kong-related entities. Applicants for this position must be a Solicitor, Barrister or Attorney-at-Law qualified to practice in an English-speaking Commonwealth jurisdiction. Key Skills and Qualifications

• At least eight years’ post-qualification experience within a law firm or barristers chambers including substantial involvement in complex commercial litigation, insolvency, company law and arbitration matters.
• Excellent advocacy skills, and experience presenting cases in courts at all levels, including Courts of Appeal.
• Experience in cross-border matters and international litigation, especially cases involving or connected to parties from China or Hong Kong.
• Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
• The ability to work under time- pressure including the preparation of application for injunctive and other emergency relief.
• The ability to work independently.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills and ability to contribute to practice growth.
• Past judicial experience an asset.
• Excellent academic record and a post graduate LLM qualification preferred.
• Ranking and positive commentary in legal directories preferred.