Descripción

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as on-site. The successful candidate is expected to report to the HQ Building full time.

The Role -

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Legal Counsel to join our legal team. This role will provide legal support across a broad range of transactional, corporate governance, and general corporate matters. The successful candidate will work closely with business teams and senior legal leadership to deliver practical, commercially-minded legal advice in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What You’ll Do

Transactions

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supply agreements, licensing arrangements, and other corporate transactions.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders on complex or cross-border transactions as needed.

Corporate Governance

Assist with shareholder, board and committee meeting preparation, including drafting resolutions, minutes, and corporate filings.
Advise on corporate governance best practices and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Maintain and update corporate records, internal systems, and statutory registers.

Joint Venture (JV) Support

Work with JV partners on governance and regulatory compliance matters to ensure compliance with JV agreements and applicable regulations.
Support the negotiation and management of JV-related commercial and corporate arrangements in collaboration with internal business teams and external counsel.

General Legal and Administrative Support

Handle additional legal and administrative tasks as assigned by supervisors, including regulatory filings, compliance reviews, and internal policy development.
Provide day-to-day legal support to internal business partners across various functions.
Assist with legal department operations, knowledge management, and process improvement initiatives.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Qualifications and Requirements

Qualified to practice law in the People's Republic of China (holder of a valid PRC legal professional qualification certificate / Chinese Bar).
Minimum of 5-7 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in transactional and corporate law, gained at a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
Strong knowledge of PRC corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills in both Chinese and English.
Familiarity with corporate governance frameworks and best practices.

Personal Attributes

Self-starter: Able to take initiative, work independently, and manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
Team player: Collaborative and supportive, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across functions and seniority levels.
Customer focus: Committed to understanding and anticipating the needs of internal business clients, delivering responsive, solutions-oriented legal support, and building trusted advisor relationships with stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
High degree of professional integrity and sound judgment.
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

In-house legal experience in the automotive, manufacturing, or technology sector.
Experience supporting cross-border transactions or working with international stakeholders.
Experience working with or supporting joint ventures, particularly in the China market, including JV governance, partner coordination, and JV-related commercial agreements.
Postgraduate legal qualification or additional professional certifications (e.g., LLM, compliance certification).

Información sobre diversidad

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Declaración de igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo (EE.UU.)

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Adecuaciones (EE.UU. y Canadá)

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