Global sports brand.  You will work on a wide range of legal and regulatory work related to the core business in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.

Reporting Line & Team

To General Counsel, China. You will be an integral part of an expanding legal team.

Role

• Support senior business leaders at the Client and be required to provide fast and decisive advice to the General Counsel and business leaders.
• Liaise directly with government departments and external parties including licensing partners.
• Attorney has to be solutions-oriented.
• Role will be initially based out of Beijing moving to Shanghai office after year 1

Key Requirements

• Verbal and written fluency in Chinese/Mandarin and English
• Contracts are primarily in English and may occasionally be bilingual
• Negotiations and working language in the office and with external parties require both Mandarin and English fluency.
• Ideal candidate is currently working in an in-house legal capacity in a prominent mainland Chinese, Asian or international sports business, or a digital or TV media business.
• Ideal PQE level set at 6+ years but candidates outside of these parameters that meet other requirements are welcome to apply
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience at a top international law firm, preferably with experience in commercial contracts and transactions with a mainland China connection
• International experience required - worked at least two full years as a qualified lawyer in US, UK, Hong Kong, Taiwan or Singapore.
• PRC, English, Hong Kong, New York or California bar qualification.

Client will consider both private practice and in-house candidates. 

For in-house candidates, beyond those in the sports or TV media/ digital media sectors those in FMCG and gaming sectors will be looked upon favourably.

Full JD for shortlisted candidates.

If you feel you meet the above requirements please email your current CV in Word format to contact@horizon-recruit.com quoting Job Reference HZ 16011 or call us on +65 6808 6635.

Visit our website www.horizon-recruit.com for a full list of private practice, in house and compliance opportunities in Asia Pacific.

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