Legal Director, Global Investigations & Government Litigation

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a seasoned Legal Director to lead global investigations and government litigation efforts across China. The role combines deep legal expertise with strategic oversight of compliance matters in the life‑sciences sector.

Key responsibilities

• Independently conduct internal investigations on potential legal and compliance issues, including interviews, document review, and open‑source research.
• Provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on responding to government inquiries, investigations, and litigation matters primarily in China.
• Advise healthcare compliance and commercial teams on Chinese anti‑unfair competition, anti‑corruption, and improper promotion laws.
• Support compliance training initiatives and facilitate prompt identification, escalation, and investigation of relevant issues to the corporate Triage Committee.

Required profile

• U.S. Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent Common Law degree (LLB).
• Chinese law degree from a reputable university.
• Minimum 8 years of post‑qualification experience in legal practice.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both Chinese and English.
• Significant experience conducting internal investigations for life‑sciences companies in China, preferably at a reputable U.S. law firm.

Required skills