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Counsel

  • [Location]
    • Shanghai, Shanghai
  • 职位类型 Full time
  • 发表
  • Job Requisition JR-202617604

描述

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).

Renseignements sur la diversité

General Motors est résolue à être un lieu de travail qui est non seulement exempt de discrimination illégale, mais aussi un endroit qui favorise véritablement l'inclusion et l'appartenance. Nous sommes convaincus que la diversité de la main-d'œuvre permet de créer un environnement dans lequel nos employés peuvent s'épanouir et développer de meilleurs produits pour nos clients. Nous encourageons les candidats intéressés à consulter les principales responsabilités et compétences requises pour chaque rôle et à postuler à tout poste qui leur correspond. Dans le cadre du processus de recrutement, les candidats peuvent devoir, le cas échéant, réussir une évaluation liée au poste ou une présélection d'emploi avant d'être embauchés.  Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre processus de recrutement.

Déclaration concernant l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi (É.-U.)

General Motors est fière d'être un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi.  Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en compte, sans égard à la race, à la couleur, à la religion, au sexe, à l'orientation sexuelle, à l'identité de genre, à l'origine ethnique, aux situations de handicap ou au statut protégé d'ancien combattant. 

Aménagements (É.-U. et Canada)

General Motors offre des occasions à tous les chercheurs d'emploi, y compris les personnes handicapées. Si vous avez besoin d'un accommodement raisonnable pour vous aider dans votre recherche d'emploi ou la soumission de votre candidature, envoyez-nous un courriel à l'adresse [email protected] ou appelez-nous au 800 865-7580. Veuillez inclure dans votre courriel une description spécifique du type d'accommodement demandé, ainsi que le titre d'emploi et le numéro de demande du poste auquel vous postulez.