Senior Attorney

Introduction

We are currently in search of an accomplished in-house legal advisor to join our legal team at the Greater China Group (GCG), based in Hong Kong. The selected candidate should boast a solid foundation in Chinese law, complemented by practical experience in mainland China. This role demands an individual with superior legal acumen, fluency in both English and Mandarin, and the capability to furnish strategic legal guidance to our commercial endeavors.

Your role and responsibilities

• Furnishing extensive legal advice and assistance to diverse business units across an array of legal matters, including regulatory conformity, contract negotiations, corporate governance, and risk management.

• Expeditiously identifying and rectifying legal predicaments that emerge during business operations.

• Staying current with legislative advancements and informing the business of any modifications influencing operations.

• Detecting legal risks embedded in business operations and proposing effective methods to alleviate these risks.

• Cooperating with interdisciplinary teams to devise strategies for dispute resolution and liability management.

• Supervising and managing contractual risks, ensuring congruence with company policies.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• A bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.) from a respected Chinese institution is compulsory. An advanced legal degree from a Western jurisdiction (such as LL.M., JD) is highly recommended.

• Possession of a China Bar license is required.

• A minimum of 10 years of legal practice, including substantial experience in mainland China. Experience within a multinational corporation is strongly favored.

• In-depth understanding of Chinese law and familiarity with Hong Kong legal structures.

• Expert proficiency in English and Mandarin, both written and verbal.

• Capability to operate autonomously and handle, prioritize different tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred technical and professional experience

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