Legal Business Partner

Legal Business Partner

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JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, JD.com has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting‑edge digital solutions. Ranked 47th on the Fortune Global 500, JD.com is China’s largest retailer by revenue.

We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross‑border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, JD.com continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, JD.com operates globally, with business activities in countries such as China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and many others, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide legal support to JD’s operations in Germany, with a primary focus on retail‑related matters, and additional support for logistics activities as needed. You will be part of the broader international legal team and work cross‑functionally with business units to ensure legal compliance and enable business growth.

• Provide legal advice on retail operations, commercial agreements, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance in Germany.
• Support legal aspects of logistics, including warehousing and transportation contracts, where applicable.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and operational contracts in German, and communicate effectively in English or Chinese as a secondary language.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks and mitigation strategies to support the business in a legally sound manner.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in Germany that may affect JD’s operations, and communicate relevant updates to internal teams.
• Collaborate with external counsel as needed on local matters, including dispute resolution.
• Contribute to internal legal projects and cross‑border initiatives in coordination with the broader JD legal team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post‑qualification legal experience, preferably in the retail sector. Experience with logistics, supply chain, or e‑commerce is a plus.
• Fluent in German, with strong legal writing and communication skills.
• Proficient in English or Chinese as a secondary working language.
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player in a collaborative environment.
• Detail‑oriented, with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Based in Düsseldorf, with occasional travel within Europe as needed.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Technology, Information and Media and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage