Legal Counsel

SoftwareONE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software and cloud solutions provider is seeking a legal professional responsible for all legal matters within its subsidiaries in China and Hong Kong. The role requires a Master's degree in law, fluency in Mandarin and English, and experience in contract law. Responsibilities include managing legal relationships, reviewing licensing agreements, and providing legal support across various business divisions. An inquisitive mindset and flexibility are essential. Join a dynamic team committed to empowering talent in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law required.
• Good knowledge and affinity for contract law.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and structured working manner.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal matters in subsidiaries in China and Hong Kong.
• Support group legal department for subsidiaries outside China.
• Focus on software licensing and IT services agreements.
• Review and negotiate licensing agreements and contracts.
• Coordinate with external lawyers and consultants.

Skills

Contract law knowledge

Fluent in Mandarin

Fluent in English

Excellent communication skills

Structured working manner

Inquisitive mindset

Education

Master's degree in law

Job description

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global.

The role

• Responsibility of all legal matters within SoftwareONE’s subsidiaries in China and Hong Kong
• Saupport of group legal department in regards to Subsidiaries outside of China
• Full range of legal matters with a focus on software licensing and IT services agreements
• Reviewing and negotiating licensing agreements and international supplier-, partner- and customer contracts
• Coordination of the legal relationship with external lawyers and consultants
• Legal support and oversight of various projects and business divisions in an international environment
• Global day to day legal business such as documentation and contract management
• Support of our Sales, Finance, Procurement and HR organization

What we need to see from you

• Master’s degree in law
• Good knowledge of and affinity for contract law
• Experience in drafting, preparing and negotiating contracts
• Fluent in Mandarin and English (any other language skills would be an asset)
• Excellent communication skills
• Structured, independent and precise working manner
• Strong personality and strong business sense
• High degree of flexibility in organizing working time
• Inquisitive and solutions-oriented mindset
• Eager to go the extra mile

Job Function

Internal Partnering
Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at [e-mail] .

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At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.

• Master’s degree in law
• Good knowledge of and affinity for contract law
• Experience in drafting, preparing and negotiating contracts
• Fluent in Mandarin and English (any other language skills would be an asset)
• Excellent communication skills
• Structured, independent and precise working manner
• Strong personality and strong business sense
• High degree of flexibility in organizing working time
• Inquisitive and solutions-oriented mindset
• Eager to go the extra mile

• Responsibility of all legal matters within SoftwareONE’s subsidiaries in China and Hong Kong
• Saupport of group legal department in regards to Subsidiaries outside of China
• Full range of legal matters with a focus on software licensing and IT services agreements
• Reviewing and negotiating licensing agreements and international supplier-, partner- and customer contracts
• Coordination of the legal relationship with external lawyers and consultants
• Legal support and oversight of various projects and business divisions in an international environment
• Global day to day legal business such as documentation and contract management
• Support of our Sales, Finance, Procurement and HR organization