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 Legal Counsel – FMCG/Retail

A leading consumer brands business is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its UK Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing in September. This is a broad, business-facing role offering exposure to commercial contracts, marketing, advertising, consumer law, intellectual property, data protection and strategic business projects. Role overview · Join a well-established […]
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Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel | 4-7 PQE | London Our client is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its high-performing in-house legal team. This is a broad commercial role offering exposure to complex customer contracts, strategic projects and wider business-facing legal work within a fast-growing, infrastructure-led organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior […]
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Corporate Counsel – Sec., M&A, & CapM

Representing a publicly traded advanced materials company, we are proud to be leading the search for a Corporate Counsel, Securities, M&A & Corporate Development. This role will support SEC reporting, mergers and acquisitions and strategic transactions, corporate governance, and commercial legal matters at a growing NASDAQ listed public company. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel […]
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IP & Licensing Attorney

Representing a global semiconductor and technology company, we are proud to be leading the search for an IP & Licensing Attorney. This role will focus on patent licensing, intellectual property transactions, patent assertion defense, and strategic legal support across a sophisticated global IP portfolio. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to influence […]
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Commercial Legal Counsel

Leading professional services organisation seeks Commercial Legal Counsel to join its established in-house legal team. The role can be based in London or across the regions, with flexible and hybrid working available. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative Office of General Counsel, working as part of a highly regarded contracts team that […]
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Commercial Senior Legal Counsel

Leading professional services organisation seeks Senior Commercial Legal Counsel to join its highly regarded in-house legal team. The role can be based in London or across the regions, with flexible hybrid working available. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative Office of General Counsel in a senior commercial role, working closely […]
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