Lead Counsel

Shanghai Permanent View Job Description
Partnering closely with commercial, e-commerce, retail, marketing, and leadership teams to support sustainable growth while effectively managing legal and regulatory risks.
  • Globally recognized international brand with a strong market reputation
  • Own the full spectrum of Legal, Compliance, IP Protection

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international consumer brand with a strong global presence and an excellent reputation for product quality, innovation, and brand equity. Operating across both online and offline retail channels, the company serves a broad consumer base through a diversified commercial footprint in Greater China and international markets.

Job Description

  • Serve as the primary legal counsel and trusted business partner to senior management.
  • Lead all legal, compliance, and intellectual property matters across the organization.
  • Provide day-to-day legal support to e-commerce, digital marketing, online sales, and omnichannel business operations.
  • Support retail store operations, and customer-facing initiatives.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements.
  • Establish and enhance compliance frameworks, policies, and internal governance procedures.
  • Advise on advertising, consumer protection, competition, and product-related regulatory matters.
  • Lead data privacy and data compliance initiatives, including assessment of regulatory risks and implementation of b/e/s/t practices.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise business stakeholders accordingly.
  • Manage trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property portfolios.
  • Develop and execute brand protection and anti-counterfeiting strategies in collaboration with external partners and authorities.
  • Investigate infringement matters and coordinate enforcement actions against counterfeit products and unauthorized channels.
  • Manage external counsel and legal service providers.
  • Deliver practical and business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced commercial environment.
  • Drive compliance awareness and legal training across the organization.

The Successful Applicant

  • LLB, LLM from a reputable university.
  • 6-12 years of post-qualification experience gained from reputable retail multinational companies.
  • Strong experience in commercial legal affairs, compliance, and intellectual property matters.
  • Familiarity with consumer, retail, fashion, luxury goods, FMCG, or e-commerce industries is highly preferred.
  • Experience supporting digital business models and online sales channels.
  • Practical understanding of data privacy and data compliance regulations, or demonstrated interest in developing expertise in this area.
  • Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proactive, hands-on, and commercially minded.
  • Excellent communication and influencing capabilities, with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic, international, and fast-changing business environment.
  • Fluent English and Mandarin communication skills.

What's on Offer

Work within a highly collaborative multinational culture that values innovation, empowerment, and long-term career development.

Own the full spectrum of Legal, Compliance, IP Protection, Data Privacy, and Brand Protection matters with significant visibility to senior leadership.

Contact
Angela Yang
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7098638
Phone number
+8621 6062 3046

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Attorney - In-house
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Angela Yang
Consultant phone
+8621 6062 3046
Job Reference
JN-092026-7098638

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.