Responsibilities
- Advise on a wide range of legal and commercial matters, including cloud services, AI, technology licensing, open source software, and export control compliance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex software licensing, cloud services, cloud infrastructure, channel distribution agreements, and other general commercial agreements.
- Collaborate with external counsel and other Tencent attorneys worldwide (around 500 lawyers) , including in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the EU, the UK and the US, to provide compliance and regulatory analysis for international business initiatives.
- Identify potential legal risks, compliance gaps and regulatory challenges, and prepare creative, practical solutions to help business teams mitigate risks.
- Develop, implement and monitor internal compliance policies, knowledge management systems , and processes to address compliance issues, ensuring alignment with international regulatory standards.
- Create and deliver online training materials to educate business stakeholders and product teams on evolving laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Advise management on the implications of legal and regulatory developments.
Qualifications
We would like our candidate to have:
- 5-7 years of experience working in a law firm or in‑house legal department in the areas of technology, online platforms, cloud services, software development, or similar industry sectors.
- Strong academic credentials and membership in a relevant Bar, or possession of other recognized professional qualifications or equivalent membership. A second degree in computer science, engineering, or a similar subject is an advantage.
- A track record of making sound business judgments and the ability to deliver practical, commercially‑friendly, and comprehensive advice.
- Detail‑oriented, with extensive experience in legal compliance, commercial matters, intellectual property, and licensing transactions in cloud computing, AI, technology development, and bespoke tech projects.
- The ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment, independently manage day‑to‑day compliance work, and handle the end‑to‑end transaction process from initial contract review through to negotiation and execution.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in Mandarin Chinese and English, enabling effective collaboration with international stakeholders and those based at Mainland China HQ
- Be proactive, a strong team player, and able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with business stakeholders.
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
Skills Required
- 5-7 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department focused on technology, cloud services, or online platforms.
- Membership in a relevant Bar or possession of recognized professional legal qualifications.
- Proven track record of practical, commercially-friendly legal judgment and advice.
- Extensive experience in legal compliance, commercial matters, intellectual property, and licensing transactions in cloud computing and AI.
- Ability to manage end-to-end transaction processes, prioritize in a fast-paced environment, and independently handle compliance work.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in Mandarin Chinese and English.
- Be proactive and a strong team player able to build effective relationships with business stakeholders.
- Second degree in computer science, engineering, or similar (advantage).
Tencent Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tencent and has not been reviewed or approved by Tencent.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as a standout, with strong PPO options and relatively low prescription costs highlighted for U.S. plans. This suggests the medical offering can be a meaningful component of the overall rewards package for U.S.-based employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as competitive in the U.S., with employer match details called out as an item to confirm in writing. This indicates retirement benefits can be a notable strength where applicable.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance-linked incentives and share-based awards are repeatedly included as part of the compensation model, alongside potential RSU and sign-on eligibility in certain roles. This points to total rewards often extending beyond base pay through variable and equity components.
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What We Do
Tencent uses technology to enrich the lives of Internet users. Our communications and social platforms Weixin and QQ connect users with each other, with digital content and daily life services in just a few clicks. Our high performance advertising platform helps brands and marketers reach out to hundreds of millions of consumers in China. Our financial technology and business services support our partners' business growth and assist their digital upgrade. We invest heavily in talent and technological innovation, actively participating in the development of the Internet industry. Tencent was founded in Shenzhen, China, in 1998, and listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since June 2004.
