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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AGC, Corporate Governance and Securities

Associate General Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities Location: Los Angeles, CA | Industry: Real Estate | Experience: 6+ Years A leading public REIT is looking for an experienced and highly capable attorney to join its in-house legal team. This role focuses on securities compliance, corporate governance, and cross-functional legal support. The ideal candidate will bring […]
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Senior Compliance Officer

Senior Compliance Officer – Alternative Asset Management A well-established and growing alternative asset manager with over $10B AUM is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to join their team. This newly created role offers the opportunity to work closely with the General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer and lead key compliance initiatives across U.S. and international operations. Highlights: […]
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Senior Counsel – Corporate & Commercial

Senior Counsel – Corporate & Commercial A dynamic and growing publicly traded REIT is seeking a Senior Counsel – Corporate & Commercial to join its legal team. This role will focus on vendor and commercial contract negotiation, support third-party management programs, and assist with insurance operations and other strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will be […]
  • Salary $150000 – $165000 per annum + Bonus
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AGC, Corporate Governance and Securities

Associate General Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities Location: Phoenix, Arizona | Industry: Real Estate | Experience: 6+ Years A leading public REIT is looking for an experienced and highly capable attorney to join its in-house legal team. This role focuses on securities compliance, corporate governance, and cross-functional legal support. The ideal candidate will bring deep […]
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Compliance Manager

Our client, an international sports governing body, is seeking a Compliance Manager to join their Legal and Compliance team in Miami, FL. The candidate will play a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining a robust compliance management framework. This position reports directly into and works closely with the Head of Risk and Compliance. Responsibilities: Support […]
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Corporate Counsel, AMS

Corporate Counsel, AMS Location: Hybrid – Atlanta, GA (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) A global tech company and provider of talent solutions is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join its collaborative legal team. With decades of experience supporting organizations in hiring, development, and workforce strategy, the company delivers innovative tools and services to a […]
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