Paralegal - Real Estate Finance

Johnson Stokes & Master (JSM) is a pre-eminent law firm in Hong Kong with representative offices in Beijing and Shanghai and a Beijing IP agency which handles trademark registration matters in Mainland China. JSM advises clients on the full spectrum of legal issues arising on the most complex deals and disputes in and from Hong Kong and Mainland China.

We are proud to foster a diverse, supportive and inclusive work environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.  We invest in the development of our people through learning and growth opportunities, ensuring that both the individual and the firm benefit from their success.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to our culture at JSM, and we hold our people accountable for creating a workplace that supports and values every individual.

• To assist in real estate acquisition related matters

• To assist in real estate financing transactions

• To assist and contribute as a member of the team in finance and acquisition transactions for our real estate practice

• To facilitate and assist in the preparation of legal documentations following negotiation by lawyers including loan and security documents, sale and purchase agreements, corporate authorisations, etc.

• To assist on completion and post completion matters, including collation of condition precedent documents and attending to post completion formalities

• Undertake clerical and administrative work as may be allocated from time to time, including maintenance of the records system and filing

• Law degree or equivalent

• Prior experience as a paralegal in sizable law firm is preferred, but not essential

• Candidates without prior real estate experience will also be considered

• Good communication skills in both written and spoken English and Chinese, Mandarin is a plus

• Responsible, organised, efficient and willing to work overtime and under pressure

• Self-motivated, hardworking and attentive to details

• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact a member of the JSM recruitment team.