Work Location: Shanghai, China

My client is a leading international professional service firm providing cross-border M&A, dispute resolution, and corporate governance, with a specific focus on strengthening business relationships between Europe and emerging economies.

The firm has garnered significant recognition and established itself as a well-established entity in the international legal profession. The team comprises highly skilled and experienced young experts and bar registered attorneys at law from diverse countries across the globe. Team professionals are well-equipped to cater to our clients’ legal needs in multiple foreign languages. They work collaboratively daily to provide our clients with exceptional support and expertise.

Report To: Managing Partner

Location: Shanghai

Job Description

 Act as the firm’s legal representative in client engagements and official

communications, with a focus on European-Asian cross-border matters.

 Provide expert legal advisory services in corporate governance, FDI, M&A, and

dispute resolution, ensuring compliance with Chinese and international regulations.

 Draft, review, and negotiate complex bilingual (English/Italian) legal documents,

including contracts, MoUs, and arbitration submissions.

 Lead client relationship management, business development, and strategic

expansion of the firm’s client base in emerging markets.

 Coordinate with global teams across China and Italy ( and 3 more countries ) to deliver integrated legal solutions.

Key Requirements

 Mandatory: Current membership in the Italian Bar Association (Albo degli Avvocati) for at least 2 years.

 Mandatory: Nationality is Italian. OR native-like level of Italian.

 LLB/LLM degree with additional qualifications in international law or cross-border

transactions. 2+years of experience in corporate law, dispute resolution, or M&A within an

international law firm or top-tier local firm.

 Fluency in English and Italian (written/spoken); proficiency in Mandarin or other languages is a plus.

 Proven ability to independently manage cases, lead client interactions, and collaborate in multicultural teams.

 Good organizational skills and are methodological in approach.

 Self-motivated and Self-reliable with high ethical standards.

 Be flexible and willing to travel.

Qualified candidates may send their CV to the following email address: fabio.cavone@selectioninternational.com.cn

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €3,200.00 - €3,800.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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