What we look for

Our international focus, practice areas and varied client base demand individuals with differing skills and interests. So we like diversity. You must also be able to demonstrate great potential and a desire to work within China.

Working with us also requires a strong academic ability. A flair for languages is also important, although we can help you build this skill.

Here are some of the qualities required for a career with us in China:

Analytical ability and creative thinking
Good lawyers get to the heart of the problem fast. They think through solutions clearly and structure their arguments well. They also explain complex issues in simple language and think laterally.

Drive and determination
While a career at Freshfields is intellectually and commercially satisfying, it is also challenging. It requires the ability to manage a busy schedule and approach tasks enthusiastically.

Flexibility
You also need to deal with new ideas, adapt to new approaches and be able to see the bigger picture as clearly as the detail.

Teamwork
It's a cliché to say team skills matter, but they really do. During your interview you may be asked to provide examples of the way you deal with different interpersonal experiences such as working in a team, delegating authority and accepting authority.

Organisation and discipline
When you work on major transactions across multiple jurisdictions you have to be organised. We need people who can multi-task, keep track of almost constant change and never lose their cool in the process.

Commercial sense
A genuine understanding of clients' markets and objectives comes with experience. What we look for is the enthusiasm to develop this commercial sense and a desire to acquire a broad understanding of the commercial and financial markets around the globe.