Legal Counsel (Product & Technology)
Core
Strategic legal partner to Product and Engineering teams, ensuring compliance across global jurisdictions while enabling fast product development.
Role type
In-house Legal Counsel (Product & Technology)
Builds
Scalable legal frameworks, internal policies, and templates for global product teams.
Domain
eCommerce, SaaS, Technology, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree, Qualified to practice law in China or major common-law jurisdiction, 5–8+ years legal experience, 3+ years in-house at a technology company, Data privacy expertise, Intellectual property expertise, Contract drafting and negotiation, Cross-functional collaboration, Mandarin fluency (speaking and writing), English fluency
Preferred skills
Privacy certifications (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPP/C), AI/ML regulatory framework experience, eCommerce/logistics/SaaS background, Bilingual contract drafting
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide end-to-end legal support across the product lifecycle from ideation to launch, Draft and negotiate key agreements including terms of service and licensing agreements, Translate privacy, data protection, and IP requirements into actionable guidance, Develop and improve internal policies and workflows, Support strategic initiatives like M&A due diligence and new product launches
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
