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

Author Heidy Zhou
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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12m FTC – Head of Legal & Deputy Company Secretary

Head of Legal – 12 months FTC We are working with a leading multinational business who are looking to recruit a Head of Legal & Deputy Company Secretary on a 12-month FTC basis in Sunderland. In this role, you will be supporting the business on a wide variety of matters including drafting and negotiating strategic […]
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Litigation Lawyer (In house)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented NQ-4 PQE litigation lawyer to join a household name company. This role is based in their Sheffield office. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills by giving expert legal support to the business where you will assist on a broad range of claims. The team […]
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Digital Advertising Lawyer

A very exciting opportunity has arisen for a Digital Advertising Lawyer to join a dynamic international technology company. You will work closely with the global advertising sales teams. Responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating international media sales contracts with media buying agencies; media trading contracts; brand campaign, events and sponsorships agreements. To be successful you […]
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Retail Banking Lawyer

Leading asset finance company seeking a new retail banking lawyer to join legal team You will work closely with the Head of Legal to assist the loan and leasing business on legal matters. This will include drafting and negotiating finance documentation and coordinating transactions and also advising on a wide range of generalist commercial work. […]
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Commercial / FinTech lawyer

Leading FinTech company seeking a commercial lawyer to work within collaborative team. This position is offered on a fully remote basis. You will join a leader in the FinTech/Payments and an impressive legal team. Payments experience would be advantageous but otherwise strong commercial/IT lawyers with experience in outsourcing or licensing would be the best fit. […]
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Consumer finance lawyer

Leading asset finance company seeking a new lawyer to join legal team You will work closely with the Head of Legal to assist the loan and leasing business on legal matters. This will include drafting and negotiating finance documentation and coordinating transactions and also advising on a wide range of generalist commercial work as well. […]
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