Legal Associate (Mid-Senior Level)

1. Legal Advisory

• Provide comprehensive legal advice to clients through in-person meetings, online platforms, phone calls, emails, and other communication channels.

• Conduct legal research, monitor regulatory updates, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Draft, review, and revise contracts, legal opinions, official letters, and other legal documents as required by clients.

• Translate legal documents when necessary.

2. Licensing and Corporate Procedures:

• Advise and support clients in matters related to investment registration, enterprise registration, and other licensing procedures.

• Review application dossiers prepared by junior staff and provide guidance throughout the preparation, submission, and follow-up process.

• Supervise and support communications with competent authorities to ensure legal compliance and timely completion of licensing processes.

• Represent clients in administrative procedures before government agencies when needed.

3. Dispute Resolution (Optional – depending on candidate’s experience and/or interest)

• Collaborate with the litigation team in developing case strategies and managing dispute resolution processes.

• Assist in preparing legal documents and representing clients in litigation or arbitration proceedings under the supervision of senior lawyers.

4. Internal Training & Mentorship

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members, including paralegals and interns.

• Support quality control and professional development within the company.

5. General Tasks

• Perform other legal and administrative duties as assigned by senior management.

• Education and Knowledge: Bachelor's degree in Law; solid legal knowledge. Having a law practice certificate is an advantage.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience working at a law firm or in-house.

• Client Advisory: Must have the ability to independently advise and work directly with clients.

• Communication Skills: Excellent ability to convey legal concepts and advice clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, proactive in communication.

• Legal mindset: Strong legal reasoning and logical thinking.

• Language Skills: Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing, and listening). Can directly advise and work with customers. Chinese language skills are considered an advantage.

• Attitude: Demonstrates professionalism, respect, diligence, humility, and a willingness to continuously learn.