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Legal Manager

Job Details

Contract Type:
Limited, 3 Years / Full-Time
Country / City:
China / Shanghai
Company:
NIVEA (Shanghai) Company
Job Function:
Legal Affairs / Patents / Licences

Your Tasks

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

You will provide timely and professional legal services to support stable and compliant business growth in China, with a strong focus on intellectual property and dispute resolution.

The purposes of this position are:

Intellectual Property Management

  • Liaise with HQ for trademark registration, authorization, and enforcement.
  • Develop IP strategy, manage new trademark applications, oppositions, non-use cancellations, and trademark watch.
  • Support HQ in combating infringement and protecting brand rights.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

  • Handle complex disputes, arbitration, and litigation independently.
  • Provide legal support for investigations and inquiries from authorities (e.g., MSA Shanghai).

Business Support

  • Draft and review contracts and provide legal consultation for HR, Finance, Supply Chain, and R&D departments.
  • Support operational projects with timely legal advice and documentation.

Your Profile

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Law; licensed to practice in China.
  • 10 years of overall legal work experience, demonstrating a solid career progression from foundational roles to senior responsibilities.
  • Industry background is not mandatory; what matters most is strong self-motivation, learning agility, communication and practical problem-solving ability.
  • Proven ability to manage complex issues independently and deliver results under pressure.
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving capability.

YOUR BENEFITS

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