We are looking to appoint a Legal Counsel for our client from Technology space a pivotal role within the growing international commercial legal team that supports companys rapid global expansion. This position will be based in London with occasional business travels.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Advise on legal aspects of companys international expansion with a key focus on ensuring compliance and leading compliance projects as well as providing commercial contract and negotiation support in the European region.
- Offer legal guidance to business teams on new business models strategies and legal aspects related to business operations and marketing activities.
- Negotiate draft and review contracts and commercial agreements.
- Conduct research on local laws and regulations and manage relationships with external legal counsel.
Requirements
- Legal qualification from an international jurisdiction and/or qualified in other jurisdictions with substantial experience in crossborder legal affairs.
- Around 48 years of postqualification experience at a law firm and/or corporation. Inhouse experience is not mandatory.
- Technology sector experience or a background in technology education would be advantageous.
- Proficiency in Chinese and strong legal drafting skills in English. Knowledge of other languages is helpful but not required.
- Genuine interest in technology innovation and business.
- Highly motivated able to work independently and thrive under pressure.
- Demonstrates high integrity and a sincere desire to collaborate with others.
Legal qualification from an international jurisdiction, and/or qualified in other jurisdictions (e.g., PRC) with substantial experience in cross-border legal affairs. Around 4-8 years of post-qualification experience at a law firm and/or corporation. In-house experience is not mandatory. Technology sector experience or a background in technology education would be advantageous. Proficiency in Chinese and strong legal drafting skills in English. Knowledge of other languages is helpful but not required. Genuine interest in technology, innovation, and business. Highly motivated, able to work independently and thrive under pressure. Demonstrates high integrity and a sincere desire to collaborate with others.