Job Description

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4. ???????Cross-border Legal Support?

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This role combines the dual functions of "lawyer + in-house corporate counsel," requiring independent handling of various legal matters related to company operations under the UK legal framework, including contract review, compliance management, dispute resolution support, and coordination with external lawyers, to provide end-to-end legal support for the company's business development in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Contracts and Corporate Affairs (In-house Legal Work) Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts related to UK operations, including procurement agreements, service agreements, cooperation agreements, confidentiality agreements, distribution/agency agreements, etc. Manage daily corporate governance for UK entities (e.g., board documents, shareholder resolutions, company structure changes, etc.). Provide legal risk analysis and feasibility advice on business department projects.

2. Compliance & Regulatory Build and maintain the local UK compliance system, covering GDPR data protection, anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery (UK Bribery Act), and other requirements. Interpret new laws and regulatory requirements, and develop internal policies or operational guidelines. Participate in compliance risk assessments, internal investigations, and remediation recommendations.

3. Dispute Resolution and External Lawyer Management (Litigation Support) Prevent, identify, and manage potential legal disputes, and propose solutions. Act as the company's internal legal representative in litigation or arbitration proceedings, collaborating with external law firms to prepare litigation materials, organize evidence, and discuss strategies. Oversee case progress, cost control, and outcome tracking.

4. Cross-border Legal Support Assist in handling cross-border transactions, compliance, and commercial projects involving the UK, EU, and China. Coordinate the work of legal teams or external counsel in the UK, EU, and China.

5. Internal Consulting and Training (Internal Stakeholder Support) Provide timely legal advice to various business departments to support daily operational decisions. Organize internal legal and compliance training (e.g., contract risks, data protection, anti-bribery, etc.).

Qualifications and Requirements Professional Background and Credentials

1. Bachelor's degree or above in Law.

2. Qualified as a UK solicitor or barrister. Preference given to candidates who also hold a Chinese lawyer qualification.

3. 3-7 years of cumulative experience in a UK law firm or in-house counsel role at a multinational company.

Professional Skills

1. Proficient in UK contract law, company law, employment law, data protection law (GDPR), and common commercial compliance requirements.

2. Ability to independently draft and negotiate contracts in English.

3. Practical experience in handling dispute resolution, litigation, or arbitration cases.

4. Capable of managing complex cross-border legal issues.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Uxbridge UB11 1FE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

Legal Counsel: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

Mandarin (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Uxbridge UB11 1FE