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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Legal Counsel (m/w/d)

Our client is an international manufacturing company in the energy industry. Due to continuous growth of the business, they are now looking for a Legal Counsel (m/f/d) to join the international legal team. The newly created role will be based in the broader Frankfurt a.M. region. As their first lawyer based in Germany, you will […]
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Legal Counsel – French Language

Global Organisation is seeking Legal Counsel, who is fluent in French or French qualified. You will be part of a global team responsible for providing wide-ranging legal support across the business with a focus on the Organisation’s French business, on client engagement matters and encompassing commercial, corporate, employment and litigation related matters. You will be […]
  • Salary Generous benefits package
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  • Financial services (in-house)
  • Insurance

Legal Counsel – Regulatory

Leading UK financial services organisation seeking regulatory legal counsel to join growing legal team. You will be integral to the business and assist on all regulatory matters and provide commercially focussed regulatory advice. This will include supporting Lead Regulatory Counsel on all work and advising the Compliance team and the wider business on strategic projects. […]
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Data Protection Counsel – FTSE 100 FMCG

An excellent opportunity to join a FTSE 100 multinational FMCG who have global operations within 53 countries. They are looking for a Data Protection Counsel, who will be dealing with some interesting and complex areas of privacy. In addition to this, you will provide support and advise on all aspects of data protection to their […]
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Legal Assistant

About our client: Our client is a Fortune 500 company within the manufacturing sector. With innovative products, they streamline logistical operations and improve customer experiences. About the role: Providing administrative and secretarial support for the Law Department in the EMEA region, including calendar management, travel arrangements, expense handling, invoice management, and archiving. Collaborating with the […]
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General Counsel and Company Secretary

Our client is an ASX listed technology business that partners with clients to help improve their technology infrastructure and security. Headquartered in Melbourne, this business is looking to recruit for their first General Counsel and Company Secretary. Given this is a greenfield role, it presents an exciting opportunity to shape this role in accordance with […]
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