Firm Summary
White & Case is regularly involved in some of the most successful securities offerings throughout Asia-Pacific. Our team has advised on offerings across the region, including Singapore, Indonesia, India, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
We have invested in having a combination of US, English, Singapore and Hong Kong law capability available from within our Singapore and Hong Kong offices. This combination, paired with our substantial presence in the key financial centers of New York and London,is particularly valuable to clients accessing the global capital markets.
At White & Case, we'll support you, give you responsibility and welcome you as an integral member of our diverse, international team from day one. We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Assisting on equity, equity linked and debt capital markets deals across the APAC region
- Drafting, reviewing and preparing legal and technical documentation such as offering memoranda, prospectus, term sheets, underwriting/subscription agreements, trust deeds/indentures, forms for SEC filings and announcements, etc.
- Conducting legal due diligence on issuers, including reviewing corporate records, material contracts, etc.
- Managing work streams including third party due diligence and accounting comfort letters and circle ups.
- Preparing ancillary documentation, including legal opinions and closing certificates.
- Conducting legal research including analyzing applicable securities laws and market trends/precedents.
- Supporting transaction signings and closings and follow-up post-closing activities, including signing packs, closing checklists, transaction bibles and post closing compliance requirements
- Liaising with issuers, underwriters and other stakeholders working on a project on transaction progress, and overseeing and ensuring deliverables are met
Qualifications
- 1-2 years experience in DCM/ECM/IPO transactions gained with an international or reputable local law firm
- Common law or US qualification required
- Fluent English
- Willingness to learn and work on both ECM and DCM transactions in different jurisdictions across the region
- Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative and analytical thinker with strong judgment skills
- Outstanding communication skills - written and verbal
- Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when working across multiple deals
- Client service focus and commercial awareness
- Team player
- Proactive, diligent and a self-starter
