
Legal Counsel, Employment – China
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full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Shanghai • China
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About the role
- Advise on the full spectrum of employment law issues, with specific focus on employment agreements, compensation agreements, performance management, employee relations, reductions in force, and contingent labor.
- Act as the primary legal contact for employment matters in Mainland China by providing in-depth expert legal advice.
- Develop, implement, and update regional employment policies, practices, and employee handbooks.
- Proactively identify and mitigate legal risks related to employment matters.
- Lead and conduct sensitive investigations into employee legal complaints of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
- Advise and support global and regional strategic initiatives.
- Partner closely with HR and other cross-functional teams to deliver effective and compliant solutions.
- Develop and deliver training sessions on employment law topics.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent legal qualification from an accredited institution.
- A minimum of 5-7 years of experience practicing employment law, with significant experience in the APAC region.
- Active license to practice law in China.
- Business-level fluency in Mandarin (verbal and written) and English.
- Proficiency in Taiwanese Hokkien or Malaysian languages and dialects is a significant advantage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Deep understanding of the diverse and complex employment law landscapes across the APAC region.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Performance Bonus
- Paid Time Off
- Special/Extra Leave
- 5-Day Work Week
- Growth Opportunities
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
employment lawemployment agreementscompensation agreementsperformance managementemployee relationslegal risk mitigationsensitive investigationstraining development
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skills
Certifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.)active license to practice law in China