Legal Counsel

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel with dual-bar qualifications and deep expertise in navigating complex cross-border compliance, litigation, and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in PRC and international (including US) frameworks, acting as a strategic advisor to multinational companies in managing legal risk, cross-border investigations, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities :

Dual-Bar Legal & Compliance Expertise

Provide seamless legal and compliance support across PRC and US regulatory frameworks.

Advise multinational companies on risk management in dual-jurisdiction matters.

Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance Management

Manage concurrent regulatory compliance issues where PRC and international (including US) laws intersect or conflict.

Reduce legal risk and operational delays in complex cross-border regulatory landscapes.

Cross-Border Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations

Lead and conduct internal investigations, including FCPA-related matters.

Handle evidence preservation, stakeholder interviews, and dual-jurisdiction reporting requirements across domestic and international environments.

PRC Litigation & Cross-Border Arbitration

Manage PRC litigation and international arbitration cases with a focus on cross-border implications.

Oversee asset recovery, enforcement of foreign judgments, and reputational risk mitigation for global parent companies.

Bilingual Stakeholder Engagement & Legal Strategy

Act as a communication bridge between international headquarters, regulators, and local operations in China and / or ASEAN using fluent Mandarin and English.

Ensure consistent legal messaging and alignment in high-stakes cross-border situations.

Qualifications :

• At least 5 years of proven experience in compliance, litigation management, and cross-border regulatory issues for multinational companies.
• Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent).
• Hands-on expertise in anti-corruption investigations and international dispute resolution.

Preferred Attributes :

Tell employers what skills you have

Negotiation

Arbitration

Internal Investigations

Litigation Management

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Litigation

International Arbitration

Enforcement

Risk Management

Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

Dispute Resolution

Compliance

Legal Advice

Conflict