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General Motors

Counsel

Shanghai, China

Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to HQ Building in Shanghai, China five times per week.

The Role -

The position will be accountable for providing overall legal support on a proactive and day-to-day basis to business functions of GM China as assigned, including providing legal counseling, transaction structure design and assessment from legal perspective, internal/external coordination with various stakeholders, contract drafting, negotiation and finalization, and any other legal support required for the business operations with respect to purchasing, HR, corporate development and governance, etc.

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What You'll Do -

  • Support corporate business projects and initiatives;
  • Research laws and regulations;
  • Provide oral and written legal advice to clients;
  • Counseling on the ongoing business operations, including commercial transactions, purchasing, HR, corporate matters, etc.;
  • Team with other counsels in supporting complex contracts and deal structures;
  • Support litigations with outside counsels;
  • Provide legal support to the matters as assigned by supervisor and lead counsels as well as support to legal team as required;
  • Actively managing and adapting to changes, challenges, and dynamic business/work environments

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Self-starter and diligent team player with the ability to independently operate in a matrix organization.
  • Strong legal background in Chinese contracts, employment laws, corporate matters and have experiences in litigations.
  • Excellent Mandarin and English language, oral and written.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, having good business sense and high integrity, being result-oriented and customer-focused.
  • Bachelor Degree in Law (or higher qualification) from a leading law school in China.
  • Legal Qualification in China.
  • At least 5 years' experience in a multinational corporate legal department or premium local law firm in China.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Pragmatic in the approach to law.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)

General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202500918
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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