General Counsel, Greater China Group

Kyndryl

Shanghai, China
On-site
Commercial transactions
Technology services
Risk management
Kyndryl is seeking a General Counsel for its Greater China Group, based in Shanghai. The role requires a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in commercial law, particularly in the technology sector, to provide strategic legal counsel and lead a legal team while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability

Job Summary

  • Kyndryl is seeking a senior commercial lawyer to join its Law Department within the Asia Pacific & Middle East Africa region, as General Counsel with primary responsibility for the Greater China Group.
  • The role provides strategic, commercially focused legal counsel across a broad range of technology services and operational matters within GCG, leading the negotiation, structuring, and execution of complex commercial transactions.
  • The successful candidate will be a seasoned legal professional with strong commercial judgment, leadership presence, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed, multinational environment.

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Kyndryl is seeking a General Counsel for its Greater China Group, based in Shanghai. The role requires a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in commercial law, particularly in the technology sector, to provide strategic legal counsel and lead a legal team while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • commercial transactions
  • technology services
  • risk management
  • governance
  • emerging technology
  • AI-enabled solutions
  • PRC and regional legal matters

Nice-to-have

  • flexible, supportive environment
  • people and team leadership
  • stakeholder influence
  • leadership presence
  • integrity and accountability

Key Requirements

  • Law degree from a well-recognised university in China
  • Admitted to practice in local jurisdiction with relevant practice experience and called to the Bar of China
  • Minimum 15+ years post-qualification experience
  • Significant in-house experience and/or senior law firm practice
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and Mandarin

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