Associate, Capital Markets (DCM/ECM), Hong Kong

Associate, Capital Markets (DCM/ECM), Hong Kong

Full-time

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating – full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world‑class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Capital Markets Associate to join our dynamic team in Hong Kong. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of DCM transactions and ECM transactions. This role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, as well as the ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate documentation for international bond offerings, medium‑term note programmes, regulatory capital instruments, hybrid securities, and equity‑linked products such as convertible and exchangeable bonds
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, stock exchanges, and other stakeholders to facilitate the issuance of debt and equity securities
• Conduct legal research and advise on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and market practices in capital markets
• Collaborate with cross‑border teams to ensure seamless transaction execution
• Participate in client meetings and calls to discuss transaction structures and legal issues

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in law, finance, or related disciplines
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in capital markets at a leading law firm or financial institution
• Solid understanding of international capital markets, securities laws, and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a client‑focused mindset
• Fluency in English and proficiency in Mandarin required

How we will support you

Lawyers are given the chance to handle a tremendous variety of work and the partners actively work towards ensuring individual lawyers receive their preferred mix of work. You will be given responsibility for running transactions and working closely with clients and other lawyers. This means that you will develop outstanding transaction management and organisational skills as well as developing superb technical abilities.

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.