Legal Counsel, PE/VC

Legal Counsel, PE/VC (Two Headcounts)Location: Beijing or ShanghaiExperience Level: 3 to 6 PQEA leading investment firm is expanding its legal team and hiring two Legal Counsel positions to support growing deal activity across both early-stage and international buyout investments. These roles offer the opportunity to work closely with experienced investors, gain deep transactional exposure, and contribute meaningfully to high-growth portfolios.1. Legal Counsel – Seed / Early-Stage InvestmentsJoin a lean team supporting incubation and early-phase technology ventures. While the legal issues are generally straightforward, the scope is broad and fast-moving, requiring strong organisation and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently. You will:Support early-stage investments across diverse tech sectorsManage due diligence, routine deal documentation, and operational mattersWork directly with founders and portfolio companiesHandle various transactional and portfolio support tasksWe’re looking for:3 to 6 years of PQETraining from an international law firm or top “red circle” PRC law firmComfortable working independently and managing high-volume workDetail-oriented and adaptable2. Legal Counsel – Buyout / International TransactionsWork with a busy buyout team executing transactions across Europe, Japan, and other global markets. The China-based legal team handles all international deal support, and due to significant deal flow, this additional headcount is being added. You will:Support cross-border buyout deals across Europe, Japan and APACAssist senior counsel during live transactions and post-investment workReview NDAs, corporate documents, and investment agreementsContribute to both deployment and portfolio managementWe’re looking for:Training from an international law firm or top “red circle” PRC law firmStrong English drafting and communication skills (required)Corporate/M&A/investment experience; buyout experience a plusAbility to learn quickly and work across multiple jurisdictions