Legal Mandarin speaking

Company introduction：
Our client is a prominent online food and grocery delivery platform
Position: Head of Legal
Location: New York/ California
Key Responsibilities

Legal Strategy and Leadership

• Act as the chief legal consultant to the North American leadership team, offering strategic counsel on legal, regulatory, and compliance issues across the U.S. and Canada.
• Shape and execute the legal strategy for North America, ensuring it aligns with the company's global aims.
• Head, mentor, and manage a team of legal professionals, cultivating a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Commercial and Transactional Matters

• Supervise the creation, review, and negotiation of a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, including merchant, advertising, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and terms of use.
• Ensure all contracts are in line with the company's risk tolerance and business objectives.
• Provide guidance on complex commercial and transactional issues, leveraging a solid grasp of contractual principles and industry best practices.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

• Spearhead the development and implementation of litigation strategies, including overseeing external counsel and working with internal teams to gather and prepare litigation materials.
• Oversee internal compliance matters tied to litigation, including product, operational, and HR-related legal issues.
• Efficiently manage and resolve disputes to mitigate legal and reputational risks.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

• Keep abreast of and analyze changes in U.S. and Canadian laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Design and implement compliance programs to reduce litigation risks and bolster the company's legal standing.
• Regularly review and update key agreements, templates, and external policies to reduce legal exposure.

Government Investigations and Labor Matters

• Lead the company's response to government investigations, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Provide expert guidance on labor and employment matters, particularly in the food delivery sector.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to tackle labor-related legal challenges.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including business development, operations, HR, and finance, to offer legal support and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing proactive legal insights to aid decision-making.
• Facilitate communication with global stakeholders, including those in Mandarin-speaking regions, to ensure alignment on legal and compliance matters.

Requirements
Education and Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar or eligibility to register as in-house counsel in the U.S.

Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of legal experience, including in a leadership capacity overseeing legal teams.
• Extensive experience in commercial and transactional law, litigation management, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record of leading litigation and government investigations.
• Experience in labor and employment law, especially in the food delivery or e-commerce sectors, is highly preferred.
• In-house legal experience within a multinational corporation is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing legal matters in Canada is a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• In-depth understanding of U.S. and Canadian laws and regulations, with the ability to navigate complex legal landscapes.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to balance legal risks with business objectives.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin to effectively communicate with global stakeholders.

What we offer
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other countries, grow within a renowned tech company, and gain experience in leading a team.

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