Head of International Legal(全球业务法务负责人)

Shanghai Permanent View Job Description
A Marketing and business solutions platform is looking for a head of legal for their international business.我们的客户正在寻找一位兼具战略视野和商业思维的法律负责人,支持公司全球化发展。该岗位直接向CEO汇报,负责国际业务法务及海外法务团队建设,并与管理层紧密合作,推动全球业务拓展、创新发展和跨境增长。
  • Partner directly with the CEO and executive leadership team
  • Build and lead the international legal function from the ground up while support

About Our Client



Our client is a technology-enabled marketing and business solutions platform with a rapidly expanding international footprint across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and Latin America.

Operating at the intersection of AI, technology, data and global brand services, the company partners with many of the world's reputable brands to drive growth and digital transformation. As international operations continue to scale, the organization is seeking a senior legal to build an international legal function capable of supporting its next phase of global growth.

我们的客户是一家科技驱动型营销与商业解决方案平台,业务覆盖亚太、中东、欧洲及拉美等多个国际市场。

公司融合AI技术、数据能力、数字化解决方案与全球品牌服务,为全球知名企业提供增长与转型支持。随着国际业务持续扩张,公司正在寻找一位具有国际化视野和商业思维的法律负责人,支持下一阶段全球化发展。

Job Description

  • Serve as the head of legal partner for the company's international business operations and global growth initiatives.
  • Advise the CEO and senior executive team on strategic business expansion, market entry, commercial models and cross-border operations.
  • Provide legal support for strategic partnerships, major client engagements, technology collaborations, investments, acquisitions and new business initiatives.
  • Structure, negotiate and manage complex commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Support AI-related products, technology partnerships, data-driven business initiatives and emerging commercial opportunities.
  • Advise business stakeholders on legal and regulatory developments affecting international operations.
  • Identify and manage legal risks associated with international growth and evolving business models.
  • Oversee external counsel and support significant disputes, investigations and regulatory matters where required.
  • Build and manage the company's international legal team, including organizational design, hiring, capability development and operational processes.
  • Establish effective collaboration mechanisms between overseas business teams and domestic legal stakeholders.
  • Act as a trusted business partner, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives and execution speed.
  • 作为公司全球业务法务负责人,为国际业务发展及全球化增长提供法律支持。
  • 为CEO及管理团队提供战略性法律建议,支持市场拓展、业务创新及跨境运营。
  • 主导战略合作、重大客户项目、技术合作、投资并购及新业务项目相关法律事务。
  • 负责复杂商业合同的架构设计、谈判及风险管理。
  • 支持AI业务、技术合作、数据相关商业模式及创新产品发展。
  • 为海外业务提供法律风险分析及解决方案,支持全球业务快速发展。
  • 识别并管理国际业务扩张过程中的法律风险。
  • 管理全球外部律所资源,统筹重大争议及监管事项处理。
  • 从0到1搭建并领导海外法务团队,包括组织设计、人才引进及能力建设。
  • 建立海外业务团队与国内法务团队之间的协作机制。
  • 通过商业化、务实的法律解决方案推动业务持续增长。

The Successful Applicant

  • Law degree from reputable universities.
  • Qualified PRC lawyer; qualifications in the US, UK, Hong Kong SAR or Singapore are highly desirable.
  • Solid legal experience gained from international law firms, global technology companies, internet platforms or multinational organizations.
  • Strong track record supporting international business expansion, cross-border transactions and complex commercial projects.
  • Experience partnering closely with business executives and operating as a strategic business advisor rather than a purely legal specialist.
  • Exposure to technology, AI, digital platforms, data-related businesses or international commercial operations is highly preferred.
  • Experience building teams, developing legal capabilities or supporting high-growth organizations is a strong advantage.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin.
  • Entrepreneurial, adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • 毕业于国内外知名院校法学相关专业。
  • 持有中国律师执业资格,拥有美国、英国、中国香港、新加坡等普通法法域资格者优先。
  • 具有国际律所、头部科技公司、互联网平台或跨国企业工作经验。
  • 拥有支持国际化扩张、跨境交易及复杂商业项目的丰富经验。
  • 能够深入业务,与管理团队共同推动业务发展,而非局限于传统法律支持角色。
  • 熟悉科技、AI、互联网平台、数据业务或国际商业运营相关领域。
  • 有团队搭建、组织发展或高成长企业经验者优先。
  • 具备优秀的沟通、谈判及影响力建设能力。
  • 中英文流利,可作为工作语言。
  • 具备创业精神及强烈的业务导向意识。

What's on Offer

  • Direct reporting line to the CEO and significant visibility across the organization.
  • Opportunity to build and lead the international legal team from an early stage.
  • Exposure to AI innovation, global expansion and strategic business initiatives.
  • Highly entrepreneurial and fast-growing environment with substantial ownership and influence.
  • Opportunity to help shape the legal foundation of a globally ambitious business.
  • Competitive executive compensation package and long-term career development opportunities.
  • CEO直线汇报,深度参与核心战略决策。
  • 从0到1搭建海外法务团队并建立全球法务体系。
  • 深度参与AI业务创新及全球化发展战略。
  • 高成长、高参与度、高影响力的发展平台。
  • 与优秀国际化管理团队共同推动企业全球业务发展。
  • 具有市场竞争力的薪酬激励及长期发展机会。
Contact
Jenny Yu
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7072894
Phone number
+86 10 6168 7506

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
General Counsel
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jenny Yu
Consultant phone
+86 10 6168 7506
Job Reference
JN-072026-7072894

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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