Legal Counsel

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Legal Counsel Jobs in Chaoyang District, Beijing, China at Thoth AI

Title: Legal Counsel

Company: Thoth AI

Location: Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

About Thoth

Thoth is an AI technology company developing innovative solutions in artificial intelligence, robotics, and data intelligence. We work at the forefront of emerging technologies, helping businesses leverage AI-powered solutions across multiple industries.

Our legal team is a strategic business partner, working closely with leadership to enable innovation while managing legal and regulatory risks. We are seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel who is intellectually curious, pragmatic, and thrives in a fast-paced, international environment.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will provide practical, business-oriented legal advice across a broad range of corporate, commercial, technology, employment, privacy, compliance, and operational matters. You will partner with stakeholders across the organization and help build scalable legal processes that support the company’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
• Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• SaaS and software licensing agreements
• Data licensing agreements
• Customer and vendor agreements
• Procurement agreements
• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Partnership, reseller, and strategic alliance agreements
• Consulting and independent contractor agreements
• Employment-related agreements
• Other commercial and technology-related contracts
• Identify legal and commercial risks while providing practical, business-focused solutions.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, negotiation guidelines, and internal legal resources.

Corporate & General Legal Support

• Provide day-to-day legal advice across multiple business functions.
• Advise on corporate governance, entity management, corporate restructurings, shareholder matters, board matters, and general commercial issues.
• Support strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, investments, financing transactions, and other corporate initiatives as required.
• Coordinate and manage external counsel across multiple jurisdictions while ensuring cost-effective legal support.

Technology, AI & Data

• Advise on legal issues relating to:
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Robotics
• Software products
• SaaS platforms
• Data licensing
• Data collection operations
• Intellectual property
• Cloud services
• Monitor and advise on emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting AI, data, software, and digital technologies.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Security teams to support product development while appropriately managing legal and regulatory risks.

Privacy & Compliance

• Support compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws, including where relevant:
• GDPR
• Singapore PDPA
• CCPA/CPRA
• Other international privacy laws
• Assist in developing and implementing compliance policies and governance frameworks.
• Support compliance initiatives relating to anti-bribery, anti-corruption, sanctions, export controls, and corporate governance.
• Conduct legal research and prepare practical guidance on evolving regulatory developments.

Employment & Operational Support

• Review employment agreements and HR-related legal documentation.
• Support employment-related matters in collaboration with Human Resources and external counsel.
• Assist with internal investigations and employment disputes where necessary.

Risk Management & Strategic Partnership

• Proactively identify legal, regulatory, operational, and commercial risks.
• Deliver practical, solution-oriented legal advice that appropriately balances legal risk with business objectives.
• Exercise sound legal and commercial judgment, particularly where legal frameworks are evolving or guidance is limited.
• Build scalable legal processes and improve operational efficiency through standardization, automation, and continuous process improvement.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Sales, Product, R&D, Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, and Executive Leadership.
• Deliver legal training and compliance awareness programs for internal stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of legal awareness and responsible risk management throughout the organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B. or equivalent).
• LL.M. from an accredited U.S. law school or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant legal experience gained at:
• a recognized law firm; and/or
• a multinational corporation as in-house legal counsel.
• Fluent in both Chinese and English, can review and draft documents in both languages.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Solid understanding of general corporate and commercial legal matters.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High ethical standards, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience supporting technology, AI, robotics, SaaS, software, data, or digital platform businesses.
• Familiarity with AI governance, AI regulations, privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection laws.
• Experience supporting cross-border commercial transactions.
• Experience working in a high-growth startup or rapidly scaling technology company.
• Experience managing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, legal operations, and AI-assisted legal technologies.

Core Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Business Partnership

• Think like a business partner rather than solely a legal advisor.
• Understand commercial objectives and develop practical legal solutions that enable the business while appropriately managing legal risk.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

Judgment & Decision-Making

• Demonstrate excellent legal and commercial judgment.
• Be comfortable making well-reasoned recommendations in situations where legal guidance may be evolving or the facts are incomplete.
• Know when matters require escalation to the General Counsel and when independent decision-making is appropriate.

Ownership & Accountability

• Take ownership of assigned matters from inception through completion.
• Manage competing priorities effectively while maintaining high-quality work product.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Adaptability & Learning Agility

• Thrive in a fast-changing, high-growth technology environment.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn new technologies, business models, and legal developments.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and evolving regulatory landscapes.

Technology Fluency

• Be comfortable using AI-enabled legal research, contract review, legal operations, and productivity tools.
• Understand both the opportunities and limitations of emerging legal technologies.
• Maintain awareness of evolving AI regulations and technology trends relevant to the business.

International Perspective

• Be comfortable working with cross-border teams and external counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
• Appreciate cultural differences and adapt communication and legal advice accordingly.
• Understand the practical challenges of supporting an international technology business.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to both legal and non-legal audiences.
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Work collaboratively while maintaining sound professional judgment.

Why Join Thoth

At Thoth, the Legal team is viewed as a strategic business partner rather than simply a support function. As Legal Counsel, you will work directly with the General Counsel and executive leadership on complex, high-impact matters spanning AI, robotics, data, software, privacy, corporate transactions, and international commercial operations.

We are looking for a legal generalist rather than a specialist. The ideal candidate enjoys working across a broad spectrum of legal disciplines—including commercial contracts, corporate matters, employment, privacy, compliance, intellectual property, and emerging technology regulation—and is eager to continuously learn and expand their expertise as the business evolves.

This role offers exceptional exposure to cutting-edge technologies, significant autonomy, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to help shape the legal function of a rapidly growing global technology company. If you are a proactive, commercially minded lawyer who enjoys solving complex problems and partnering with the business, we would love to hear from you.