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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Senior Legal Counsel – 6-12 month FTC

The client: Our client are a global sports betting and entertainment business who own some of the leading consumer facing entertainment and gaming businesses in the market. The team are well established and dynamic in how they operate and it is a great opportunity ot support with some of the below project work and join […]
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Senior Legal Counsel – Birmingham

Our client is Europe’s leading live events business with a vision to become the most successful operator of leisure, entertainment, and business destinations. As a part of this fast-paced, innovative company, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects at the forefront of the live events industry, shaping the future of global entertainment. […]
  • Salary £70000 – £100000 per annum
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  • Retail

Legal Counsel – Cheltenham

Legal Counsel role with Retail Client in Cheltenham As Legal Counsel, you will: Advise on the negotiation and commercial implementation of a diverse range of contracts spanning IT, compliance, supply chain, sustainability, marketing, real estate, digital, wholesale, licensing, and franchise across global operations. Support the General Counsel in managing litigation matters. Serve as a member […]
  • Salary Up to £80000 per annum
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  • Asset management

Infra Fund, PE Funds Senior Legal Counsel, 7+

Our client is an alternative asset manager looking to appoint an experienced private equity/alternative funds lawyer to join its legal team in London. In this role you will advise on a broad range of work including: product design/fund structuring and launches (including blind pool funds, single asset funds, managed accounts, co-investments, direct investments) of illiquid […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits
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  • Management consulting

Interim Head of Legal – 9 month FTC

The Client Our client operates in a global, multi-billion-dollar market with double-digit annual growth and has consistently received accolades for Great Places to Work and the top 100 fastest-growing companies. They are a dynamic and well known consulting business and thier client base consist of some of the largest private equity funds, hedge funds, mutual […]
  • Salary £130000 – £150000 per annum
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  • Manufacturing

Lead Corporate Legal consultant – Disposals/Sale

A great opportunity for a Ex partner of reputable law firm or a General Counsel with Corporate legal training and background to step in-house as lead corporate lawyer on upcoming project work. Our client requires a highly experience corporate lawyer to join the business for an estimated period of 18 months due to business rationalisation […]
  • Salary £1000 – £1800 per day
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