Legal Clerk
TIMOTHY LOH LLP is a Hong Kong corporate and litigation law firm. The firm is internationally recognized for its M&A, Financial Services, Private Equity and Hedge Fund practices.
On Offer
5 day work week
Central location in Grade A offices
International management team
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will take a hands-on role assisting primarily with litigation matters but also basic corporate matters.
Key responsibilities include:
Litigation
Drafting court documents and basic correspondence, preparing court bundles, filing and serving documents
Conducting basic searches on prospective litigants
Liaising with external parties (e.g. law enforcement and banks)
Corporate
Preparing Company Registry (CR) filings, board resolutions, shareholder resolutions and related corporate action documentation
Maintaining statutory books and records including applicable shareholder and director registers, minute books and significant controllers register
Preparing documents for opening of bank accounts and liaising with banks on account openings
Conducting basic corporate due diligence
Preparing routine notices to investors of public investment schemes
Completing forms and checklists in relation to applications and notifications to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Insurance Authority (IA) and in respect of money service operator (MSO) licenses and money lender licenses
Preparing statutory returns and filings for businesses including as required by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD)
General
Liaising with prospective clients to prepare proposals and to onboard clients
Communication with clients to take instructions and to update them on progress of matters
Requirements
Good knowledge of High Court Registry practices, the Rules of the High Court and High Court Practice Directions
Good knowledge of court applications commonly involved in commercial proceedings and relevant procedures and paperwork, including applications for disclosure, injunction, summary judgment, default judgment and garnishee proceedings.
Good knowledge of Hong Kong company and related CR practices
3-5 years of experience performing similar tasks in a law firm
High level of proficiency in English
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Attention to detail
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Who we are
Timothy Loh LLP is a corporate and litigation law firm practising Hong Kong and international law. Our affiliate business site Timothy Loh Corporate Services is a leading trust and corporate services provider with over 15 years of experience in Hong Kong.