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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ERP Project Manager, Global Professional Services

Exciting Opportunity for Senior Project Leaders! We are seeking a dynamic senior Project Manager for a prestigious global professional services firm. In this pivotal role, you will lead the migration of the Practice Management System from Elite Enterprise to Elite 3E, managing a diverse, globally distributed project team. This is not just about overseeing a […]
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  • Information technology

ERP Project Manager, Global Professional Services

Exciting Opportunity for Senior Project Leaders! We are seeking a dynamic senior Project Manager for a prestigious global professional services firm. In this pivotal role, you will lead the migration of the Practice Management System from Elite Enterprise to Elite 3E, managing a diverse, globally distributed project team. This is not just about overseeing a […]
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Senior Legal Counsel – 12 month contract

This a great 12 month FTC for a mid to senior level counsel who might also be open to permanent opportunities moving forward. The client has strong motivations to hire someone permanent later in 2025 and this would be a great opportunity to start as an interim head but very much part of a dynamic, […]
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*URGENT* Regional Counsel, APMEA

Our client is a globally renowned brand specializing in retail technology, offering integrated solutions and software to enhance customer experiences. They are looking for a Regional Counsel for their APMEA region, reporting into the MD. This is an exciting role to be a part of the group’s transformative journey, introducing structures, workflow, policies and processes […]
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Senior Legal Counsel – 6-12 month FTC

The client: Our client are a global sports betting and entertainment business who own some of the leading consumer facing entertainment and gaming businesses in the market. The team are well established and dynamic in how they operate and it is a great opportunity ot support with some of the below project work and join […]
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Senior Legal Counsel – Birmingham

Our client is Europe’s leading live events business with a vision to become the most successful operator of leisure, entertainment, and business destinations. As a part of this fast-paced, innovative company, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects at the forefront of the live events industry, shaping the future of global entertainment. […]
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