Are you a decisive individual with a knack for providing sound legal advice to departments and managing external legal resources? Do you thrive in fast-paced startup environments, taking ownership of legal matters with a strong sense of responsibility?

We are seeking a proactive In-House Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone experienced in startup settings, who can adapt quickly and make impactful decisions.

Responsibilities

• Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics especially on employment side
• Collaborate with management to devise efficient defence strategies
• Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advise on possible legal issues
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company's full legal rights
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization
• Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility
• Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Legal Counsel in business environment
• Be an active member of at least one U.S. state bar and Canadian or otherwise be qualified to register as an in-house counsel
• Fluent in English and Mandarin with exceptional writing and negotiation skills
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
• Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information
• Outstanding communication skills
• BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Legal Counsel: 2 years (preferred)
• corporate law: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• Mandarin (required)

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