Group Function - Legal Manager

NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999, "NetEase") is a leading internet and game services provider centered around premium content. With extensive offerings across its expanding gaming ecosystem, the Company develops and operates some of the most popular and longest running mobile and PC games available in China and globally. Powered by one of the largest in-house game R&D teams focused on mobile, PC and console, NetEase creates superior gaming experiences, inspires players, and passionately delivers value for its thriving community worldwide. By infusing play with culture, and education with technology, NetEase transforms gaming into a meaningful vehicle to build a more entertaining and enlightened world. 

Beyond games, NetEase service offerings include its majority-controlled subsidiaries Youdao (NYSE: DAO), an intelligent learning company with industry-leading technology, and Cloud Music (HKEX: 9899), a well-known online music platform featuring a vibrant content community, as well as Yanxuan, NetEase's private label consumer lifestyle brand. 

About this position

This is your chance to have a critical impact at a dynamic technology company in the midst of an exciting globalization journey.  You'll be joining the Group International Legal department which oversees legal matters for the NetEase group (ex-China) and coordinates with the legal teams within each division of the group.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Legal Manager. The Legal Manager will be responsible for providing legal advice and guidance, managing the company’s legal matters, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in corporate law, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to handle complex legal matters with minimal supervision. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization and become an integral part of our team.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage legal policies, procedures, and documents in coordination with other members of the Group International Legal Department. Research and analyze legal issues and advise in-house legal teams and management on the legal implications of their decisions. Provide a variety of general corporate and commercial legal services to a number of in-house clients, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. Monitor changes in laws and regulations and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Provide support in the management of litigation and dispute resolution matters. Develop and maintain strong relationships with external legal counsel and other legal advisors. Oversee regulatory and compliance matters. Develop and manage the legal department budget. Managing the end-to-end approval processes for all billings and invoices of external parties for the team. Provide regular reports on the status of legal issues being dealt with. Ensure that all relevant information regarding legal matters is accurate and kept up to date by updating the legal activity progress documents and providing regular reports on problem status to the relevant management teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in law

• At least 2-4 years of relevant experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships

• Good communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to present information clearly and succinctly

• Demonstrate high levels of integrity and professionalism

• Good commercial acumen

• Proactive approach with excellent attention to detail and planning and organizing skills

• Ability to influence and negotiate

• Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders and colleagues at all levels

• Ability to establish and manage processes and practices through collaboration and the understanding of business

• Ability to manage urgent and complex tasks simultaneously

• Fluency in English; ability to confidently speak and read/write Mandarin Chinese is a significant plus

• Familiarity or interest in the interactive entertainment industry in general

Location:  Preferably Singapore, but Hong Kong will also be considered.