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MIAMI BIGLAW - CAPITAL MARKETS - 2nd-6th YR ASSOCIATES One of our best clients - a firm that we're working with on multiple roles on multiple continents - has just opened a CAPITAL MARKETS ASSOCIATE opening in Miami. Competitive candidates will be 2nd-6th year associates with strong BigLaw capital markets experience. Must be *currently* employed in BigLaw or in an in-house role with prior BigLaw experience to be considered. Experience with Reg S / 144A deals is a plus, but not required. Must have FL bar or be eligible to take the FL bar. Connect with us at Jobs@jowersvargas.com to learn more!

SILICON VALLEY: 3-5 PQE Corporate Associate (Emerging Companies & Growth practice) - Vault10-ranked firm! We are working with a Vault10-ranked firm looking for a junior-mid level corporate associate for their The Emerging Companies & Growth Practice. Key requirements: (1) minimum of 2 years of experience in emerging growth companies, public companies, and/or capital markets (2) Must be in good standing at other BigLaw firm (3) JD from a reputable law school Interested? Please connect with us at Jobs@jowersvargas.com to learn more!

TOKYO: Senior Associate (Aviation / Asset / Structured Finance) - US Firm We are working with a US firm in their search for a Senior Asset Finance Associate for their Tokyo office. This firm is renowned for its stability and consistent practice, offering an attractive and clear pathway to partnership. The practice is engaging and in high demand across Asia, providing an excellent opportunity for career advancement and a balanced lifestyle. We have recently placed partners in the firm’s Asia offices and are actively working with their management committees on key searches. Key Requirements: - Experience in Aircraft/Aviation Finance. The firm is also open to considering candidates with experience in asset or structured finance (e.g., real estate, shipping) who have an interest in aircraft financing. - Native Japanese Language skills - Admission to the Japan Bar Please feel free to reach out to us at Jobs@jowersvargas.com if you would like to learn more and set up a quick confidential chat.

Just in! We are working with a LITIGATION opening with one of the top US firms in Hong Kong! Cravath Comp + Cash COLA! The firm is looking for a highly qualified mid-level litigation associate with experience in international regulatory and compliance matters. This includes expertise in sanctions, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, export controls, and US outbound investment restrictions. Mandarin language is preferred but not a requirement. They are also open to considering candidates with general litigation experience who have a strong background and are eager to specialize in these areas. We have made several placements at this firm over the years. There is very low turnover - except when clients poach associates to go in-house - and they have the highest cash COLA in the market! If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please connect with us at Jobs@jowersvargas.com!

MIAMI: CAPITAL MARKETS - 2nd-6th YR ASSOCIATES. One of our best clients - a firm that we're working with on multiple roles on multiple continents - has just opened a CAPITAL MARKETS ASSOCIATE opening in Miami. Competitive candidates will be 2nd-6th year associates with strong BigLaw capital markets experience. Must be *currently* employed in BigLaw or in an in-house role with prior BigLaw experience to be considered. Experience with Reg S / 144A deals is a plus, but not required. Must have FL bar or be eligible to take the FL bar. Connect with us at Jobs@jowersvargas.com to learn more!

SEOUL LITIGATION OPPORTUNITY - VAULT 50 US Firm! We are working on a RARE role for a US-trained and ideally NY or CA-qualified Litigation associate to land at a US firm in SEOUL. Ideal class years are 3rd-6th but they will consider strong Class of 2022s. MUST HAVE FULL BIZ FLUENCY IN KOREAN and ideally be a native speaker. This firm is well-known for its global litigation and disputes practice, and their Seoul office focuses on regulatory, litigation, and disputes matters. You would be working with partners and attorneys based in both Korea and the USA and their main clients are Korean-based "household name" companies. Ideal experience includes drafting motions (including motions to dismiss) as well as conducting and leading discovery. Someone who "really knows their way around the court," in the words of the hiring partner. We are also working with this firm's Seoul office on several partner hiring initiatives and building their Korea team is a real strategic interest of theirs. Connect with us at Jobs@jowersvargas.com to learn more or set up a call more generally about your career.

BEIJING OR SHANGHAI: US Litigation Associate (1st-3rd Years) - UNPOSTED A top US firm (Vault 20) is looking for a Junior Litigation Associate for their Litigation and Investigations practice. The candidate can be based in either Beijing or Shanghai. THIS IS AN UNPOSTED ROLE and a rare opportunity to land in Mainland China. This firm's Mainland China offices are doing very well. You will be working on a mix of matters including commercial litigation, securities class-action matters, internal investigations, and government enforcement matters (e.g. FCPA). This practice is led by one of the pre-eminent Asia-based litigators and you will be working closely with rising stars in the market throughout their Asia and global litigation team. Key requirements: 1-3 years of Litigation experience from a BigLaw firm JD from a top law school (with very strong legal research and writing skills) Language requirement: Native English with U.S.-style writing experience as well as full business fluency (speaking, reading, writing) in Mandarin Connect with us at Jobs@jowersvargas.com to learn more!

Our team just had a meeting with a top US firm that is looking to DOUBLE the size of their London office. They just moved into a new office space and, in the words of their recruiting team, they are "exploding!" They are open to seeing resumes of associates (2nd-5th Years) from the following practice areas: (1) M&A / PE (2) Fund Formation (3) Capital Markets, especially Reg S / 144A and High Yield Debt (4) Acquisition Finance The preference is for candidates who have had experience working in London BigLaw but they will consider all strong resumes of candidates with experience in the above practice groups who are either US or UK / Commonwealth qualified. This firm pays on the Cravath 2023 payscale in London. If you are interested in setting up an initial quick confidential call, please connect with us at Jobs@jowersvargas.com to learn more and schedule a time to discuss.

One of our best clients in Hong Kong has just opened a new role for their LITIGATION team. We have made many placements into this firm's Asia offices, and it's a firm we have worked closely with for over a decade. This team is led by top Chambers-ranked partners, and you will be advising their clients - large corporations (both HK-listed and overseas listed), financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals - on bet-the-company, big-ticket litigation matters. This is a broad practice, and your matters list will include commercial litigations centering around banking, tax, employment, contentious probate, regulatory / FCPA, and arbitrations. Key Requirements: - 5+ PQE - Hong Kong qualified - Ability to read and write Mandarin Chinese, ideally at the business level.  - Litigation experience gained at a top international firm (BigLaw) and academic achievement in law school Interested? Connect with us at Jobs@jowersvargas.com to learn more!