Legal Counsels (E-cigarette Producer, Mandarin-speaker)

A fast-growing PRC e-cigarette producer is urgently looking for two Legal Counsels (for PRC/overseas business) to join its core management team in its headquarter office in Beijing, ideally.  The company also has offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen, but Beijing will be preferred as it is where the core team is located.    The company aims to grow as a unicorn in the sector in China and has already completed its Series B financing from prestigious PRC and US investors with a value for over US$ 1 billion.    Please contact us immediately at asia@kinneyrecruiting.com or call us on +852.3973.3845 for more details. 
Legal/Senior Legal Counsel/Head of Legal, International Business  Location: Beijing (preferred)/Shanghai/Shenzhen Post Qualification Experience required: 7+ Bar Qualification: US/PRC/England & Wales Industry: Food, Drug and Medical Device Regulatory/Healthcare Responsibilities? As the Legal Counsel covering the international business, you will advise on a broad range of its overseas corporate, governance, regulatory, IP and investment matters, and provide effective, business-focused legal advice to a high-energy, fast-growing team across organizational lines.  Your responsibilities will include working with the external counsels on the following:
General corporate law in a target jurisdiction; review and negotiate the commercial contracts regarding purchase and sales agreement, service agreement, JV contract, MOU, NDA, employment and etcFood and Drug Law in a target jurisdiction;IP law relating to brand protection (trademark, patent);International corporate governance, including intra-company agreements and management of subsidiaries;Compliance and related policies; andCollaboration on ad-hoc projects.
Education and Language:

PRC LLB and overseas LLM or an overseas JD degree holderA fluent speaker of English and Mandarin
Qualifications:

A minimum of 7 years of legal experience (with at least 3 years with a leading international firm based outside of China), having played a senior role in a law firm or in-housePrior experience advising on food and drug laws is highly preferredA fast learner with demonstrated accountability and keen ability to meet tight time linesAble to make decisions quickly but also seek guidance when appropriate.Personal integrity, sound judgment and strong ethics in business and personal conduct.Excellent oral and written English skills required.Excellent organizational and analytical skills required.Ability to work collaboratively and independently.Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
  Compensation:  Offering attractive base and bonus schemes plus share options (options - optional, based on the individual’s experience and performance)  

Legal/Senior Legal Counsel/Head of Legal, PRC Business Location: Beijing (preferred)/Shanghai/ShenzhenPost Qualification Experience required: 5+Bar Qualification: PRC/USIndustry: Food, Drug and Medical Device Regulatory/Healthcare/China Corporate Responsibilities?As the Legal Counsel covering the PRC business, you will advise on a broad range of its China corporate, governance, regulatory, IP and investment matters, and provide effective, business-focused legal advice to a high-energy, fast-growing team across organizational lines. Your responsibilities will include working with the external counsels on the following:
General corporate law in China; review and negotiate the commercial contracts regarding purchase and sales agreement, service agreement, JV contract, MOU, NDA, employment and etcFood and Drug Law in China;IP law relating to brand protection (trademark, patent) in ChinaCompliance and related policies; andCollaboration on ad-hoc projects.
Education and Language:

PRC LLB is requiredMandarin native speaker
Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years of legal experience (with at least 3 years with a leading PRC firm or an international law firm in China), having played a senior role in a law firm or in-houseA solid practice of China corporate lawPrior experience advising on food and drug laws is highly preferredAble to make decisions quickly but also seek guidance when appropriate.Personal integrity, sound judgment and strong ethics in business and personal conduct.Excellent organizational and analytical skills required.Ability to work collaboratively and independently.Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation: Offering attractive base and bonus schemes plus share options (options - optional, based on the individual’s experience and performance)