Legal Associate (China Practice)

About the job

Rajah & Tann (Thailand) Limited is a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, one of the largest regional networks comprising award winning law firms with offices in 10 countries. Individually, each firm offers the highest standards of service to locally based clients. Collectively, we handle the most complex regional and cross border deals.

With over 1000 fee earners in the region working towards one shared goal of giving our clients the home advantage, we are the Lawyers Who Know Asia.

About the China Practice

Our China Practice serves as a bridge between Chinese investors and businesses expanding into Thailand and the wider ASEAN region. We regularly advise Chinese state-owned enterprises and private corporations on cross-border investments, joint ventures, merger and acquisition, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution matters in Thailand. Working closely with colleagues across the Rajah & Tann Asia network, our team provides seamless bilingual legal support in Mandarin, English, and Thai, ensuring effective communication and practical solutions for Chinese-related transactions and projects.

What are we looking for

We are looking to hire Junior Associates and Mid-Level Associates to join our China Practice in our Bangkok office. The ideal candidates will have worked in a well-established law firm focusing on a range of corporate and commercial work, including foreign direct investment, mergers and acquisitions both domestic and cross-border, and general corporate advisories. However, a fresh graduate is also welcome.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years legal experience (Junior Associates) or 4 to 6 years legal experience (Mid-Level Associates) in corporate and commercial work.
• Strong academic credentials (GPA score of at least 3.5 or 75%).
• Sound foundation in legal knowledge and skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Chinese is an additional advantage.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working at an international or top-tier law firm.
• Commitment to technical excellence and delivering excellent client service.
• Possesses initiative, drive and commercial acumen, and can work well both independently and in a team.
• Meticulous and well organised.

If you possess the necessary skills, please apply with your updated CV, educational certificates and transcripts to [Confidential Information].