Senior Corporate Counsel

Are you interested in high level legal work, supporting the growing LEGO toy business in China?

Join us as Senior Corporate Counsel. You will independently manage complex legal matters, provide strategic legal guidance, and ensure robust legal risk management to support factory operations and the LEGO Group’s commercial priorities in China.

The role is located in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, with no relocation assistance provided. Preference is for someone who can live and work in Jiaxing during the week.

LCR China & APAC is the regional legal team covering all of Asia, with lawyers in Shanghai and Jiaxing, China, Vietnam and Singapore, in a variety of legal positions.

The main focus of LCR China & APAC is:

Drive and support all legal tasks in our region, like IPR and corporate matters.

Act as main point of contact for relevant legal issues, in accordance with our Mandate and Key Operating Principles.

Occasionally participate in tasks and/or provide legal support within other regions.

·        Full Legal Ownership: Take full responsibility for all legal and compliance matters at the Jiaxing factory, acting as the primary legal counsel on-site. Key areas of focus include, but are not limited to: employment & labor law, contract law, customs issues, health and safety, real estate, security, confidentiality and privacy, Stewardship, Compliance, and environmental law.

·       Strategic Business Partnering: Independently partner with and advise the Jiaxing factory management team on strategic initiatives, operational decisions, and risk mitigation.

·       Contract & Negotiation: Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with global legal strategies and local regulations.

·       Compliance & Training: Develop and deliver comprehensive legal training to Jiaxing business units on critical topics such as Data Privacy, Stewardship, Compliance, Ethics, and preparation for government visits or audits.

·       Corporate Governance: Independently prepare the factory’s Supervisory Board Meeting agenda and minutes twice per year, ensuring all corporate governance requirements are met.

·       Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with external counsel, government authorities, internal global/APAC legal teams, Government and Public Affairs, and the Business Services Organization (BSO) to support factory operations. You will also partner closely and align with the Legal Director, LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam.

·       Global/APAC Projects: Provide high-level support on APAC and global legal projects, ensuring the Jiaxing factory’s interests are represented.

·       Law School Degree (such as J.D., LL.M. or equivalent)

·       Minimum of 8 years of (postgraduate) legal experience from an in-house role at a Chinese or Global company, or a reputable law firm.

·       Proven track record in commercial law matters, including but not limited to contracts, labor and employment law, corporate governance, and compliance matters.

·       Experience in independently managing legal affairs for a manufacturing or factory site, with the ability to make sound legal judgments with minimal supervision.

·       Ability to synthesize legal issues quickly and the ability to communicate concisely, build trust with business stakeholders, and advise business clients effectively.

·       Business Partner mindset with a professional demeanor and maturity.

·       Able to make effective presentations and develop/deliver training for factory business units.

·       Experience in dealing with government authorities (e.g., on environmental, labor, and customs issues, and safety inspections).

·       Highly collaborative with a curious mindset, a "can do" approach, and a proven track record as a real team player.

·       Experience in managing external counsel, with the ability to control legal budgets when necessary.

·       Language: Fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English (written and spoken) is essential.

·       Experience in the toy, consumer goods, retail, or manufacturing industry.

·       Exposure to EHS compliance, product stewardship, and product safety.

·       Experience with customs, trade compliance, and import/export matters.

·       Experience in intellectual property (IP) protection, brand enforcement, and anti-counterfeiting.

·       Experience in internal investigations, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, and third-party due diligence.

·       Willingness to travel as required, typically not exceeding 30 days per year.

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In this position, you will join the LCR China & APAC Legal Team and play a critical role in safeguarding the world-famous LEGO brand and its manufacturing operations in China for the builders of the future.

The LEGO Group recruits and develops people entirely on merit. If you are confident you have what it takes to succeed in this role and share our commitment to creativity, collaboration, and quality, please apply. Please remember to attach your application and current CV.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Here is what you can expect: