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Job Title: Administrative Assistant - IT Services
Location: Shanghai
Contact: recruit@mwechinalaw.com

GENERAL FUNCTIONS: The Administrative Assistant of IT Services will primarily assist in workstation (desktop and laptop) related issues, including OA facilities maintenance and management, support various end users for daily work and conference needs.  Functions are performed with general guidance and support from the Office Administrator and IT Services Supervisor.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES

  • Assist in working with internal users, provide computer and peripheral support to maximize productivity.
  • Assist in resolving various workstation problems.
  • Assist in determination and resolution of network and communications problems.
  • Assist in installing and upgrading user applications and network software.
  • Maintain equipment inventory to minimize loss.
  • Assist in various training needs.
  • Provide administrative support to attorneys in conference rooms and resolve various technical assistance at attorneys’ requests.
  • Provide administrative support as directed by the IT Services Supervisor and Office Administrator.
  • Be a good backup to other colleagues within the firm’s supporting team.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

  • College degree in computer science or significant equivalent experience;
  • Good communication both in English and Chinese;
  • Familiar with Office Microsoft environment;
  • Able to work in a fast paced, stressful environment;
  • Able to work occasional extended hours;
  • Experience in supporting and troubleshooting a diverse range of workstation applications;
  • User support experience will be preferred.

Job Title: Associate - Regulatory & Governmental Affairs
Location: Shanghai
Contact: recruit@mwechinalaw.com

DESCRIPTION: We are seeking an associate with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience to join our Regulatory & Governmental Affairs team in providing top domestic and foreign corporations operating within China compliance-related legal services

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduated from a top tier law school with a Bachelor’s degree or above;
  • Thorough knowledge of formulating/implementing corporate in-house compliance policies, and/or working experience with government authorities (e.g., the Administration of Industry & Commerce, the Customs, etc.) and/or experience with dispute resolution matters;
  • 3-5 years PQE in the field of regulatory compliance or related fields;
  • Qualified to practice in the PRC and/or the US.

COMPETENCIES:

  • Excellent writing and oral communication capabilities in both English and Chinese;
  • Strong legal research, analytical and time management skills;
  • Effective interpersonal abilities with a particular ability to thrive in a team-oriented working environment;
  • Ability to foster professional relationships with clients in order to enable them to fully appreciate regulatory changes that may affect their business;
  • Ability to develop detailed, tailored compliance documentation for clients;
  • Ability to undertake on-site compliance audits and advise clients on ad hoc compliance queries;
  • Ability to author/co-author firm publications on topical regulatory and compliance issues and ensure that these are updated on an ongoing basis;
  • Willingness to conduct efforts to promote the firm’s business objectives, culture and core values.

Job Title: Associate - Controversies (Dispute Avoidance & Resolution)
Location: Shanghai
Contact: recruit@mwechinalaw.com

We are seeking an associate with more than 5 years of post-qualification experience to join our Controversies team in providing top domestic and foreign corporations dispute avoidance and resolution related legal services.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduated from a top tier law school with a Bachelor’s degree or above;
  • 5+ years PQE in the field of dispute avoidance and resolution in China;
  • Qualified to practice in the PRC and/or the US;
  • Experienced with representing client matters in Chinese courts as well as international and domestic Chinese arbitration tribunals;
  • Experienced at liaising with judicial and administrative authorities.

COMPETENCIES:

  • Excellent writing and oral communication capabilities in both English and Chinese;
  • Strong legal research, analytical and time management skills;
  • Effective interpersonal abilities with a particular ability to thrive in a team-oriented working environment;
  • Ability to foster professional relationships with clients and develop detailed, tailored documentation for clients;
  • Aptitude for project management and leadership, ability to deliver training and mentoring to junior colleagues;
  • Ability to author/co-author firm publications on topical dispute avoidance and resolution issues and ensure that these are updated on an ongoing basis;
  • Willingness to conduct efforts to promote the firm’s business objectives, culture and core values.

Job Title: Associate - Tax / Labor and Employment
Location: Shanghai
Contact: recruit@mwechinalaw.com

Description:We are seeking an associate with 3-5 years post-qualification experience to join our Labor and Employment team. We expect the qualified candidate to provide top domestic and foreign corporations operating within China a full range of services on labor and employment matters which includes daily operation issues, structuring, employment related aspects of mergers and acquisitions, executive transfers and benefits, social insurance, as well as litigation/arbitration.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduated from a top tier law school with a Bachelor’s degree or above;
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of labor and employment rules and regulations in China;
  • Qualified to practice in the PRC and/or other jurisdictions with 3-5 years practicing experience;
  • Experience at international and domestic Chinese arbitration tribunals and courts;
  • liaising with judicial and administrative authorities is a plus;
  • Ability to deal with general corporate transactions is a plus.

COMPETENCIES:

  • Excellent writing and oral communication capabilities in both English and Chinese;
  • Strong legal research, analytical and time management skills;
  • Effective interpersonal abilities with a particular ability to thrive in a team-oriented working environment;
  • Ability to foster professional relationships with clients and develop detailed, tailored documentation for clients;
  • Aptitude for project management and leadership, ability to deliver training and mentoring to junior colleagues;
  • Ability to author/co-author firm newsletters/legal updates on topical labor and employment issues and ensure that these are updated on an ongoing basis;
  • Willingness to conduct efforts to promote the firm’s business objectives, culture and core values.

 

Job Title: Associate - Transaction / Corporate Advisory PG
Location: Shanghai / Beijing
Contact: recruit@mwechinalaw.com

Description: We are seeking an associate with 3-4 years of post-qualification experience to join our corporate advisory team in providing top domestic and foreign corporations operating within China general corporate legal services.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Graduated from a top tier law school with a Bachelor’s degree or above;
  • Qualified to practice in the PRC;
  • 3-4 years of experience doing corporate transactional work in China;
  • Experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity/venture capital, banking and securities areas is a plus.

COMPETENCIES

  • Excellent writing and oral communication capabilities in both English and Chinese;
  • Strong legal research, analytical and time management skills;
  • Effective interpersonal abilities with a particular ability to thrive in a team-oriented working environment;
  • Ability to foster professional relationships with clients and develop detailed, tailored documentation for clients;
  • Willingness to conduct efforts to promote the firm’s business objectives, culture and core values.

Job Title: Associate - Transaction / Corporate Advisory PG
Location: Shanghai / Beijing
Contact: recruit@mwechinalaw.com

Description: We are seeking associates with 1-2 years of post-qualification experience to join our corporate advisory team in providing top domestic and foreign corporations operating within China general corporate legal services.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Graduated from a top tier law school with a Bachelor’s degree or above;
  • Overseas education/working background is preferred;
  • Qualified to practice in the PRC; Overseas bar holder will be a plus;
  • 1-2 years of experience doing corporate transactional work in China;
  • Experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity/venture capital, banking and securities areas is a plus.

COMPETENCIES

  • Excellent writing and oral communication capabilities in both English and Chinese;
  • Strong legal research, analytical and time management skills;
  • Effective interpersonal abilities with a particular ability to thrive in a team-oriented working environment;
  • Ability to foster professional relationships with clients and develop detailed, tailored documentation for clients;
  • Willingness to conduct efforts to promote the firm’s business objectives, culture and core values.

Job Title: Capital Markets Associate - Transaction / Financial Institutions Advisory PG
Location: Shanghai / Beijing
Contact: recruit@mwechinalaw.com

Description:We are seeking an associate with more than 5 years of post-qualification experience to join our team in providing capital markets related legal services to top domestic and foreign corporations in China.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Graduated from a top tier law school with a Bachelor’s degree or above;
  • Qualified to practice in the PRC;
  • 5+ years of experience in representing issuers and underwriters in capital market transactions ranging from small unregistered private placements to multi-billion dollar underwritten public offerings; advising public companies on the reporting requirements, stockholder matters, and listing requirements of the world's key stock exchanges.  The experience of helping Chinese companies’ listing on US, China and Hong Kong major stock exchanges is preferred.

COMPETENCIES

  • Excellent writing and oral communication capabilities in both English and Chinese;
  • Strong legal research, analytical and time management skills;
  • Effective interpersonal abilities with a particular ability to thrive in a team-oriented working environment;
  • Aptitude for project management and leadership, ability to deliver training and mentoring to junior colleagues;
  • Ability to author/co-author firm newsletters/legal updates on topical capital markets issues and ensure that these are updated on an ongoing basis;
  • Willingness to conduct efforts to promote the firm’s business objectives, culture and core values.

Job Title: IP Attorney or Patent agent
Location: Shanghai
Contact: recruit@mwechinalaw.com

Description: We are currently seeking IP Attorney or Patent Agent,  with emphasis on patent prosecution and litigation.  Duties includes: drafting and prosecuting Chinese and international patent applications;  preparing and prosecuting Chinese trademark registration applications, Chinese domain name registrations and Chinese copyright registrations; performing IP due diligence analysis and patent landscape analysis; supporting IP litigation.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • BS degree or above
  • Technical background in the electrical engineering, semiconductor, computer science, chemical engineering, or life science areas
  • Qualified for taking the patent bar.  PRC Bar or PRC Patent Bar is a plus
  • Solid organizational and time management skills
  • Efficient, detail-minded and precise
  • Excellent communication skills in both Chinese and English
  • Having demonstrable people skills and an ability and desire to work cooperatively and in a team environment

Job Title: Summer Intern
Location: Shanghai
Contact: recruit@mwechinalaw.com

Description: We are looking for ambitious and focused candidates who are in their senior grade levels and are interested in the opportunity to pursue their careers in the legal field. While we appreciate your academic successes, we would also like to explore your potential and ability for excellent communication skills and team spirit, as well as your levels of motivation.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

    • 3rd year undergraduate or 2nd year post-graduate;
    • Strong oral and written English skills, CET-6 equivalent or above;
    • Consistently good academic record;
    • Excellent communication skills and problem solving skills;
    • Ability to work under pressure;
    • Possess motivation, initiative and ambition;
    • Work experience in renowned law firms or relevant institutions is a plus;
    • P.R.C. bar qualification is preferred.

Job Title: Legal Secretary
Location: Shanghai
Contact: recruit@mwechinalaw.com

Description: We are currently seeking legal secretaries with one to three years of work experience to provide administrative and secretarial support to the attorneys and paralegals within the Firm.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Previous secretarial experience, preferably one to three years in a legal environment
  • College degrees or equivalent; additional related education is helpful
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and other office software, especially programs related to document processing
  • Excellent organizational and client service skills
  • Familiarity with word processors and general office equipment, such as duplicating and facsimile machines
  • Strong oral and written language skills in both English and Chinese
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize duties as necessary
  • Stable, mature, diligent and a good team player

Job Title: Marketing Coordinator
Location: Shanghai
Contact: recruit@mwechinalaw.com

Description: We are currently seeking a marketing coordinator to provide marketing and business development support to the office administrator for Firm-wide needs.  Duties include identifying marketing opportunities and implementing marketing programs, increasing internal and external visibility, and supporting Chinese practices and related client/business development efforts.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Minimum of three years business development or marketing experience in professional services or at a law firm
    • Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    • Analytical and research skills
    • Excellent grammar and proofreading skills in both English and Chinese
    • Ability to interact with lawyers on all levels
    • Proactive and positive attitude
    • Ability to take initiative and work as part of a team
    • Knowledge of word processing systems and other office software
    • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize duties as necessary

    Job Title: Paralegal
    Location: Shanghai
    Contact: recruit@mwechinalaw.com

    Description: We are currently seeking a paralegal with one to four years working experience.  Ideal candidates should be capable of handling various phases of legal support including files organization and indexing, document production preparation and organization, fact organization, legal searches, coordinating with attorneys and other paralegals, document translations, as well as providing general administrative and legal assistance  to attorneys.

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

      • Bachelor’s degree in law
      • Minimum of one year experience as paralegal
      • Strong analysis, organization and interpersonal skills
      • Strong client service oriented sense
      • Hard working, quick learner and team player
      • Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Chinese
      • Computer experienced

      Job Title: Receptionist
      Location: Shanghai
      Contact: recruit@mwechinalaw.com

      Description: We are currently seeking a receptionist with one to two years working experience.  Responsibilities include greeting visitors, handling incoming calls and performing general administrative duties.  Additionally will also assist other administrative staff with overflow work, including word processing, data entry and internet research tasks.

      KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

        • Previous secretarial experience, preferably one to two  years in a legal environment
        • College degree or equivalent; additional related education is helpful
        • Proficient in Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office software including specific functions required for document processing
        • Excellent organizational skills and client service skills
        • Strong oral and written English and Chinese language skills
        • Excellent interpersonal communication skills