<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About the Company</strong></span></p><p>Our client is a <strong>global smart manufacturing and automation solutions provider</strong> with over 3,000 employees worldwide and operations across China, Germany, the US, Mexico, and 10+ other countries. The company delivers turnkey automation production lines and intelligent manufacturing solutions to premium automotive clients including Mercedes‑Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen.</p><p>The company is currently in its pre‑IPO stage, with its legal function playing a critical role in supporting global expansion, cross‑border transactions, and corporate governance.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Role</strong></span></p><p>This is a <strong>#2 legal position</strong>, reporting directly to the Head of Legal. You will be responsible for managing a wide range of legal matters across China and international markets, with a strong emphasis on dispute resolution, commercial contracts, and cross‑border compliance.</p><p>This is not a pure back‑office legal role. You will work closely with business teams, external counsel, and overseas subsidiaries, and will be expected to operate with a high degree of independence.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ol><li><strong>Litigation &amp; Dispute Resolution</strong></li><ul><li>Handle litigation, arbitration, and pre‑dispute negotiations across various jurisdictions, with a focus on commercial contract disputes, supply chain conflicts, employment matters, and intellectual property claims.</li><li>Manage external counsel and develop case strategies to protect the company's interests.</li></ul><li><strong>Commercial Contracts &amp; Supply Chain Support</strong></li><ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including procurement, supply, OEM, distribution, licensing, and service contracts.</li><li>Support cross‑border transactions and international project execution.</li></ul><li><strong>Compliance &amp; Risk Management</strong></li><ul><li>Advise on export controls, sanctions, anti‑corruption, and data privacy matters in key markets including China, Europe, and the US.</li><li>Support the development of internal compliance policies and training programs.</li></ul><li><strong>Corporate &amp; Transactional Support</strong></li><ul><li>Assist with M&amp;A, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.</li><li>Support the company's pre‑IPO legal readiness and corporate governance initiatives.</li></ul><li><strong>Cross‑functional Collaboration</strong></li><ul><li>Partner with internal stakeholders across supply chain, R&amp;D, HR, and sales teams to provide pragmatic, business‑oriented legal solutions.</li></ul></ol><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What We Look For</strong></span></p><ul><li><strong>Law firm experience is a must</strong> - 5+ years of post‑qualification experience at a reputable PRC or international law firm, with a strong focus on litigation and/or commercial dispute resolution.</li><li><strong>In‑house experience is a plus</strong> - candidates with prior in‑house experience in manufacturing, industrial, or energy sectors will be viewed favorably.</li><li><strong>Litigation capability</strong> - proven experience handling court hearings, arbitrations, and complex disputes independently.</li><li><strong>Language</strong> - fluent in English (drafting, negotiation, and cross‑border communication); Mandarin native.</li><li><strong>Location</strong> - based in Shanghai, willing to travel occasionally for business needs.</li><li><strong>Mindset</strong> - pragmatic, hands‑on, commercial, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, matrix environment.</li></ul><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What We Offer</strong></span></p><ul><li>Competitive base salary: <strong>RMB 600,000 </strong><strong>- 800,000 per year</strong> (plus performance bonus).</li><li>Exposure to global legal matters and cross‑border transactions.</li><li>Direct access to senior leadership and business decision‑makers.</li><li>Opportunity to grow into a broader leadership role as the company scales.</li></ul><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. 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