Legal Counsel

Company Overview

DiDi 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/news

Team Overview

Legal Counsel – Contracts, Partnerships, and Innovation

We are seeking a dynamic and business-oriented Corporate Counsel with a passion for technology and innovative ideas that have the potential to transform industries and impact society. The ideal candidate will have expertise in drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of contracts and providing legal assessments, managing strategic partnerships and addressing corporate legal matters, with a focus on results. They will excel in collaboration, working across teams with diverse backgrounds to enable successful outcomes for internal clients and company projects.

Role Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, partnerships, vendor relationships, licensing, technology services, and other corporate transactions.
• Provide legal counsel and strategic advice to internal stakeholders on corporate governance, business partnerships, and risk management in support of innovative and transformative projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, business development and procurement areas to ensure alignment between business objectives and legal strategies, while ensuring compliance.
• Identify and address legal issues that could impact the company’s ability to execute strategic initiatives, enabling swift and informed decision-making.
• Be a key partner to internal clients by providing practical, business-focused legal advice that drives results, fosters growth, and minimizes legal exposure.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive working environment, building strong relationships across diverse teams and leveraging legal expertise to support business objectives.

Role Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• 5+ years of experience as a legal counsel in law firms or in-house legal role with a focus on contracts, partnerships, and corporate matters.
• Strong knowledge of commercial law, contract law and business partnerships.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different teams and backgrounds.
• Business-oriented mindset with a passion for innovation, technology, and projects that make a meaningful impact on society.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and provide practical, actionable legal advice that supports business success.

EEO Statement

We create customer value – We 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-driven – We 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.

We believe in Win-win Collaboration – Success 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 integrity – Integrity 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.

We always strive to do better. That means venturing beyond our comfort zones, learning from our mistakes, and helping each other grow.

We believe in Diversity and Inclusion – Diversity is one of our biggest strengths. Our differences are what makes us distinct. We respect each other and believe in equal opportunities for all.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is not a future vision or a wish for something we want someday; it is a non-negotiable value of who we are today.

We embrace inclusion, plurality, and respect, and to achieve this, we rely on the governance of the Diversity Committee, which works alongside HR, our leadership, and identity groups—99Adapta, 99Afro, 99Colors, 99Womem, and 99Familys.

This is our ongoing journey, with much more still to come.

We reinforce that this position is open to everyone, including pregnant people and people with disabilities (PwD).