Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a team Proactive approach to problem-solving and willingness to take ownership of tasks
The role
Stephenson Harwood is seeking a Finance Paralegal in Hong Kong. This role supports the Debt Finance team, focusing on financial regulatory, general banking, and securitisation matters.
What you'll do
Support the Finance team on a broad range of transactions and matters across the practice
Prepare engagement letters and undertake related client onboarding and matter inception tasks
Manage and coordinate conditions precedent (CP) documentation and assist with the satisfaction of CP requirements
Prepare execution versions of documents and organise transaction bibles
Prepare and file company registration documents and other statutory filings
Prepare and file regulatory submissions with regulators such as the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
Assist with transaction management, including liaising with clients, counterparties, external advisers and internal teams to progress matters
Perform legal and factual research and prepare reports, summaries and other supporting documents
Assist in drafting corporate authorities, conduct company searches, regulatory searches and other due diligence tasks as required
Provide administrative and project support to fee earners and other transactional teams on an ad hoc basis as required
What we're looking for
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a team
Proactive approach to problem-solving and willingness to take ownership of tasks
Good project management and transaction coordination skills
Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
An interest in finance law and developing technical knowledge across Financial Regulatory, General Banking and Securitisation
Benefits
A competitive salary and a host of family friendly policies
Life assurance, private health and dental care for you
One day per year off to volunteer with any charity that you are involved with outside of work
A wellbeing strategy that focuses on preventative measures to maintain overall health, and tools and support for when our people experience physical or mental difficulties