Good News for Law Students: Law Firms Hiring Attorneys with Expertise in China (2008)

[According to a report, this year’s market for law firm jobs should be good. Here is a piece of news from a webblog.]

“More and more corporations are expanding in China. Amid that growth, Executive search firm, A.E. Feldman, reports there is a growing need for U.S. legal services in China as more American companies seek business there. In fact, a number of law firms have already begun staffing up their offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. A.E. Feldman says attorney jobs are opening up at the Senior Associate and Partner level for candidates who are bilingual and have experience in Asia. Among the practice areas in greatest demand: securities, M&A, public and private offerings, private equity and intellectual property. Firms are willing to pay top dollar for candidates who meet these specific needs.”

from: http://blog.aefeldman.com/2008/04/02/law-firms-hiring-attorneys-with-expertise-in-china/