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Associate, Business Advisory Service
Location: China, Shanghai
Function: Business Advisory Services
Role: Associate
Principal Responsibilities:(Essential Functions)
- Conducting legal research in various industries relevant to foreign investment in China;
- Drafting and reviewing different types of contracts and legal documents;
- Advising on Foreign Direct Investment structures in regions of Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang from the legal perspective;
- Dealing with incorporation, alteration and de-registration of Foreign Invested Enterprises (e.g. WFOE, FICE, JV, RO, Branches, etc.) under Senior Associate’s instruction;
- Liaison with governmental authorities to understand local policy and practice;
- Provide FDI related advisory services （e.g. labor issues, contract issues etc） under the supervision of Senior Associate or Department Manager;
- Handle IP projects, e.g. trademark registration and appeal, patent registration etc.
- Other work as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Solid legal knowledge on corporate law, contract law and foreign investment related legislations;
- Fluent in both spoken and written English and Mandarin
- Professional attitude and good team player
- Bachelor Degree or above, major in law