Mid-Level Associate in Transactional Practice Group

4 days ago

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Baker McKenzie Full time

Main Responsibilities

We are currently looking for an associate to join our M&A Practice Group and work on a variety of transactions across a range of industries.

Our ideal candidate would have, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Work closely with multiple clients to advice on large scale, complex cross-border Vietnam and other corporate transactions (including private equity clients, national and multinational corporations and regional funds and corporate conglomerates);
  • Draft purchase agreements and definitive transaction documentation for public and private company targets and parties.
  • Manage diligence processes and the corporate approval processes for both public and private company targets.
  • Lead and supervise junior associates on M&A transactions.
  • Develop relationships with clients including gaining a good knowledge of the client's businesses, economic drivers, market and sector requirements in order to ensure advice is relevant and commercial;
  • Given regular and direct contact with clients, with a culture based on associates being given the level of responsibility they are ready for, rather than a PQE based method of work allocation;
  • Advise on Vietnam foreign investment regulations and licensing processes;
  • Work with clients throughout all stages of the transaction process, including structuring, due diligence, negotiation, execution, and post-deal integration.
  • Engage in all stages of M&A transactions from structuring, due diligence, negotiation, execution, to post-deal integration.

Key Skills and Experience Required

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate all or the majority of the following:

  • A qualified lawyer with excellent academic credentials, at least 3 to 5 years PQE;
  • Current experience in the Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions department of a leading firm;
  • First rate technical skills needed to support the client work of the department;
  • Excellent English communication skills (fluency in reading, writing, speaking and ability to translate and/or review translations);
  • Experience in and strong understanding of corporate transactions;
  • Commerciality and demonstrable business development experience;
  • Strong client service orientation - a "client first" culture;
  • Ability to develop strong relationships with clients and to take responsibility for this relationship;
  • Maturity, gravitas and emotional intelligence;
  • High work standards;
  • Flexible work practices;
  • Ability to work well in both a team and individually;
  • A keenness to learn;
  • Respects and enjoys the diversity of cultural, social and academic backgrounds found in the Firm;
  • Qualified candidates will have the ability to function smoothly in a global team environment with culturally diverse team members;
  • Good resilience under pressure.

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