Evonik · 10 hours ago
Legal Counsel
Shanghai, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEvonik is a leading company that offers an innovative and creative work environment. They are seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal support to their entities in Greater China, focusing on corporate matters, compliance, and legal consultancy.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringIndustrialIndustrial Engineering
Hiring Manager
Thomas Gao
Responsibilities
Providing timely and efficient legal support to assigned Evonik entities and operational units in Greater China in respect of a variety of legal topics (corporate matters, daily commercial, compliance, etc.)
Maintaining a close working relationship with assigned entities and operational units, understanding key issues (legal and others) affecting the business, providing legal as well as tactical consultancy with regards to company’s business operation in Greater China
Identifying legal or regulatory risks and challenges and presenting proactive and effective solutions
Communicating and working with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), as required to solve various legal issues
Closely collaborating and working with other departments in region and corporate functions in an effective way
Conducting legal reporting and contracts filing in a timely and proactive manner
Developing corporate policies and guidelines in China relevant to Legal Greater China and working as a backup for chop management
Regularly monitoring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in Chinese law and admission to Chinese Bar; Master degree a plus
Around 5 years professional experience with multinational companies and/or reputable international/Chinese law firms
Solid legal knowledge and experience in major legal fields (corporate law, foreign investment, commercial law, etc.)
Basic business sense and interests to approach issues from both legal and business perspectives
Good interpersonal and communication skills, good adaptability and time-management skills
Self-motivation, self-disciplined, strong team-working spirit
Proficient English listening, speaking and writing skill
PC-based document production skills in Chinese and English language (Microsoft office) and interest in digitalization, digital filing
Benefits
Performance related pay
Opportunity for personal and professional development
Company
Evonik
Evonik goes beyond the boundaries of chemistry with its combination of innovative strength and leading technological expertise.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.85BKey Investors
European Investment BankTemasek HoldingsCVC Capital Partners
2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $581.65M
2024-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $547.64M
2013-04-25IPO
Leadership Team
Anne Ritter
Global Director, Partnerships and Strategy- Care Solutions
Bernhard Mohr
Managing Director Evonik Venture Capital
Recent News
2025-11-21
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