Legal Counsel in Shanghai Shi

Overview: Guidepoint is seeking a Legal Counsel based in Shanghai to join its global legal team. This role will serve as a lead legal resource for APAC matters, providing timely, practical advice during APAC business hours while partnering closely with colleagues in other regions. The successful candidate will bring sound judgment, hands-on regional experience, and strong knowledge of applicable statutory and regulatory requirements to help the company navigate matters as they arise across APAC and its broader international office network. What You Will Do: This is a broad-based counsel role with a primary APAC focus. Responsibilities include: Act as a lead legal point of contact for APAC business stakeholders, coordinating with the global legal team to deliver consistent, commercially practical advice. Advise on employment-related matters, including performance management, employee relations, workplace investigations, terminations, restrictive covenants, and the development of compliant employment policies, handbooks, and training materials. Interpret and apply relevant statutory, regulatory, privacy and data protection, and employment-law requirements across APAC jurisdictions; monitor legal developments and recommend appropriate actions. Lead, advise and conduct internal investigations and represent the company in liaising with governing, law enforcement and regulatory authorities conducting external investigations and inquiries Represent the Company in responding to Clien