Legal Manager

About The CompanyDiDi Global Inc. is the world’s leading mobility technology platform. It offers a wide range of app-based services across markets including Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa, including ride hailing, taxi hailing, chauffeur, hitch and other forms of shared mobility as well as auto solutions, food delivery, intra-city freight, and financial services.DiDi provides car owners, drivers, and delivery partners with flexible work and income opportunities. It is committed to collaborating with policymakers, the taxi industry, the automobile industry and the communities to solve the world’s transportation, environmental and employment challenges through the use of AI technology and localized smart transportation innovations. DiDi strives to create better life experiences and greater social value, by building a safe, inclusive and sustainable transportation and local services ecosystem for cities of the future.For more information, please visit: www.didiglobal.com/newsAbout The Team/roleWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Manager to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have solid corporate experience with a strong focus on technology, innovation sector having worked with consulting and general advice to business projects. Fintech background would be a Plus. You will be responsible for managing corporate legal matters, handling complex contracts and negotiations and supporting product launches and an array of new initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of the intersection between law, technology, and business, along with the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams, while mentoring and coaching your own team.In this role, you'll be...Key Responsibilities:Corporate Legal Matters: Advise and manage corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory issues across the organization. Contracts and Negotiations: Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts related to technology, innovation, and business initiatives, including software licenses, partnership agreements, and vendor contracts.Product Launches & Initiatives: Provide legal support for new product launches and business initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations while protecting the company's interests.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including product, engineering, business development, and marketing, to provide legal guidance and mitigate risks.Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring that business decisions are made with full consideration of legal implications.Innovation & Tech Focus: Stay current with legal developments in technology, data privacy, and intellectual property to ensure the company is well-positioned in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.Dispute Resolution: Oversee legal disputes and work with external counsel when necessary to resolve complex legal issues.Training & Leadership: Lead and mentor junior legal staff, providing guidance on legal best practices, particularly in areas involving technology and business innovation.We're eager to be in touch because you have...Requirements:Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of legal experience, with a focus on technology, innovation, and business projects. Fintech background would be a Plus.Education: Law degree from an accredited institution and membership in a relevant legal bar association.Corporate Expertise: Strong knowledge of corporate law, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and contract law.Negotiation Skills: Proven experience in handling complex negotiations and high-value contracts.Product & Tech Knowledge: Familiarity with the legal aspects of product development, data privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.Communication Skills: Excellent Spanish and English verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders. Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.Cross-Functional Experience: Experience working in a cross-functional environment, collaborating with teams across departments.Leadership: Demonstrated leadership and mentorship abilities, with a proactive approach to legal matters.You'll love working at DiDi because...We create user valueWe strive to always create valuable experiences for our users in everything we do. Our focus is to always innovate new experiences that are safe, pleasant and efficient.We are data-drivenWe are strong believers in making informed decisions, that’s why we are data-driven. We can better navigate the business landscape strategically by analyzing valuable metrics.Win-win CollaborationSuccess is a team sport. When we work to help our partners and colleagues win, we win, too. While keeping everyone's best interest at heart, we communicate with candor and execute with excellence in all we do.We believe in integrityIntegrity is at the very core of our business. We are people who always want to do the right thing. Our intentions are sincere, we speak our minds and listen to each other.GrowthWe always strive to do better. That means venturing beyond our comfort zones, learning from our mistakes, and helping each other grow.Diversity and InclusionDiversity is one of our biggest strengths. Our differences are what make us distinct. We respect each other and believe in equal opportunities for all.We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teamsAt DiDi, we believe that our differences are our biggest source of strength. That’s why we are committed to promoting equal opportunities to all candidates and employees as an Equal Opportunity Employer.Employment and advancement decisions at DiDi are always made based on the needs of the position and the qualifications of the candidate. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on their gender, age, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, disability, race, religion and beliefs, or any other status protected by applicable laws wherever we operate.We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams, and a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, because that’s how we create better products and services, make better decisions and better serve the communities we’re a part of.