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Bilingual Legal Manager
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Our client is a Fortune Global 500 leader in telecommunications. With its European Headquarters strategically located in London, the company drives large-scale connectivity solutions across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Due to rapid business expansion, they are seeking a high-calibre, bilingual Legal Manager to join their core legal team in London.
The Role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior to mid-level legal professional to gain hands-on experience within a global corporate environment.
Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will play a key role in managing commercial contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating cross-border legal communication between the UK operations and the global headquarters.
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Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), NDAs, and vendor contracts in both English and Chinese (Mandarin).
- Corporate Governance: Assist in managing corporate secretarial duties for UK entities and ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and Group policies.
- Regulatory & Compliance: Provide legal advice on UK telecommunications regulations (Ofcom), GDPR/Data Protection, and other relevant corporate laws.
- Cross-border Liaison: Act as a vital legal bridge between the London office and the Legal Department at the Global Headquarters in China to ensure alignment on international legal strategies.
- Dispute Management: Support the business in handling potential commercial disputes and liaise with external counsel for legal assessments.
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Requirements
- Experience: 3+ years of legal experience (In-house or Private Practice). Experience in commercial law or the technology/telecom sector is preferred.
- Qualifications: Must hold a recognised legal qualification, either from the UK or China.
- Languages: Native-level fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and professional proficiency in English (both written and verbal) are strictly mandatory.
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