Legal Counsel, Cloud

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.

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