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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Interim Company Secretary

We are working with a FTSE 250 organisation looking for an immediately available Company Secretary to join them on a 12-month FTC as a maternity cover. Reporting to the CFO, this role will deliver a range of corporate governance and company secretarial services across the group. Some responsibilities will include: Lead on the plc Board […]
  • Salary £120000 – £150000 per hour
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago
  • Construction (in-house)
  • Real estate (in-house)

Property Lawyer

Our client is a Sydney-based property developer specialising in high-end residential and hospitality developments. Due to an internal promotion, they’re recruiting a lawyer to take charge of all property, development and construction legal matters for the business, as well as other ad hoc legal matters that arise. You’ll be excited to join a busy and […]
  • Salary £55277.00 – £82915.49 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago
  • Media/entertainment

Interim Counsel – Technology & Procurement

About our client: We are working with a global publishing and media business. Every day, around the globe, their imprints, books, journals, and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years their brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to education and healthcare communities and today, more than ever, they […]
  • Salary £85000 – £100000 per annum + Company Benefits
  • Posted Posted 4 days ago
  • Financial services (in-house)

Senior M&A Lawyer, Financial Services

Our Client: A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced M&A Lawyer (8+ PQE) to join their dynamic legal team. This highly regarded institution operates on a global scale and has seen remarkable growth in recent years. Key Responsibilities: As part of the legal team, you will play a critical role in supporting […]
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago
  • FMCG

Deputy Company Secretary

We are currently working with a FTSE 100 organisation looking for a Deputy Company Secretary to join their London team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Governance, this role will be responsible for supporting and delivering an efficient and effective company secretarial service and corporate governance function. Some of the key […]
  • Salary £125000 – £135000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago
  • Management consulting

Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial

Leading professional services organisation seeks Senior Legal Counsel to join their highly skilled in-house legal team in London. An opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, in a varied role supporting all levels of the business across service lines and the full range of internal business functions. It will be to engage in contracting […]
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