Legal Counsel – Corporate & Transactional

About the role

We are looking for a qualified Legal Counsel to join our in‑house legal team. The role is based on‑site at our headquarters and involves providing commercial, corporate governance and general corporate legal support in a fast‑moving environment.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements such as supply contracts, licensing arrangements and other corporate transactions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on complex or cross‑border deals.
• 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 corporate records, internal systems and statutory registers.
• Support joint‑venture partners on governance, regulatory compliance and JV‑related commercial arrangements.
• Handle additional legal and administrative tasks, including regulatory filings, compliance reviews and internal policy development.

Required profile

• Qualified to practice law in the People’s Republic of China (valid PRC legal professional qualification).
• 5‑7 years post‑qualification experience in transactional and corporate law, either at a reputable law firm or in‑house.
• Strong knowledge of PRC corporate, commercial and regulatory law.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation abilities in both Chinese and English.
• Familiarity with corporate governance frameworks and best practices.

Required skills

• Legal drafting and negotiation (Chinese & English).
• Understanding of PRC corporate and commercial law.