How to: hire your first in-house lawyer in China

September 7, 2023

Why recruit your first lawyer in China?

There are numerous reasons a company decides to recruit their first in-house lawyer in China. Traditionally the key driver was to reduce reliance on external law firms and the associated costs of briefing work out. However, the intangible aspects of bringing legal work in-house as well as heightened corporate governance and regular changes to local regulations are now often the main consideration for companies.

Our guide provides insights into how to hire your first in-house lawyer and gives answers to questions like:

  • When is the best time to recruit an in-house lawyer?
  • What is the role of an in-house lawyer?
  • What type of lawyer should you recruit?
  • Who should your first lawyer report to?

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A global leader in data analytics and market research is seeking a proactive and commercially astute Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team on a permanent basis. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of high-value commercial work while developing a broader in-house legal skillset. Location: Farringdon, London Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 […]
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IP Counsel – Global Semiconductor Company

IP & Licensing Attorney – Semiconductor Industry A global technology company is seeking an IP & Licensing Attorney to join its legal team in Dallas, TX. This role focuses on intellectual property strategy, licensing, and legal support for complex IP matters across a broad portfolio of patents and technologies. Key Responsibilities: Review third-party patent assertions […]
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Paralegal – Manchester (Hybrid) 📍 Location: Manchester City Centre (2 days/week in office) 💼 Type: Full-Time, Permanent 🌍 Industry: Global Digital Marketing & Technology About Us We’re a global digital marketing and technology group built for the modern era. Our award-winning teams work across social media, influencer marketing, fan engagement, commerce, and digital content-partnering with […]
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About the Role We are seeking an experienced, business-oriented Senior Corporate and Compliance Counsel to join our Legal and Compliance Team. This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney with several years of experience who can independently handle a broad range of corporate and compliance matters. This role involves working on a broad variety of […]
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Role: Legal Counsel (Commercial Contracts) Location: Midlands Working Style: Hybrid (3 days in Office per week) Industry: Retail/Online Retail Are you a commercially minded legal professional looking to join a fast-growing, globally recognised brand in the fitness and lifestyle space? This Birmingham-based company is redefining the way we think about fitness culture – with millions […]
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Employment Legal Counsel

Our client is a global entertainment and sports business who are seeking a Legal Counsel specialising in Employment law to join its London-based legal team. Reporting to the SLC of the employment team you will support a huge remit of needs of the business when it comes to commercial, talent agency and employment law, among […]
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