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About Payoneer
Founded in 2005, Payoneer is the global financial platform that removes friction from doing business across borders, with a mission to connect the world’s underserved businesses to a rising global economy. We’re a community with over 2,500 colleagues all over the world, working to serve customers, and partners in over 190 countries and territories.
By taking the complexity out of the financial workflows–including everything from global payments and compliance to multi-currency and workforce management, to providing working capital and business intelligence–we give businesses the tools they need to work efficiently worldwide and grow with confidence.
Legal Counsel, China
Role summary - We’re looking for a highly talented corporate lawyer to be part of our great global legal team. The Legal Counsel, Mainland China, will provide legal support in a variety of cross-organizational matters, including corporate matters, privacy, employment, procurement and banking relationships. The role will also support PRC regulatory matters in close collaboration with regional and global stakeholders. The position is based in Shanghai and will report to the Head of Legal Affairs, China, based in Shanghai.
Location: Shanghai, China
On-site
Full-time
What you’ll do
- Providing legal support on corporate governance matters for Payoneer’s entities in China.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of corporate and commercial documents and agreements, including purchasing agreements, consulting agreements, partnership agreements, policies, and engagements with financial institutions.
- Providing regulatory legal support on PRC matters related to payments, FX as well as data protection and privacy.
- Providing guidance on employment law matters.
- Partnering with global legal and cross-functional teams to align on group policies, standards, and contract templates.
- Partnering with business, product and R&D to support the regulatory assessment of new products, services and GTM initiatives in China.
- Liaising and working with outside counsel in the region.
- Staying up to date with applicable PRC laws, regulations and industry guidance that impact Payoneer, monitoring key PRC regulatory developments and sharing such learnings with relevant stakeholders.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on legal matters, and collaborating with business, operations, finance, treasury, tech, compliance, internal audit and other teams within Payoneer to enable effective execution.
Who you are
- 4-7 years of post-qualification legal experience.
- Bar qualification, in good standing.
- Excellent English professional language proficiency, spoken and written.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Collaborative team player experienced at working with cross-functional teams across multiple jurisdictions and with flexibility to align with colleagues in different time zones.
Not a Must, but a Great Advantage：
- Privacy expertise, including PIPL and experience handling cross-border data transfer projects.
- Experience working directly with regulators and regulatory authorities in China
- Mixed background from both a reputable law firm and in-house legal team. Financial services, payments industry, and money transmitter experience is preferred.
- Multinational company experience and comfort operating in a matrixed environment.
The Payoneer Ways of Working
Act as our customer’s partner on the inside
Learning what they need and creating what will help them go further.
Do it. Own it.
Being fearlessly accountable in everything we do.
Continuously improve
Always striving for a higher standard than our last.
Build each other up
Helping each other grow, as professionals and people.
If this sounds like a business, a community, and a mission you want to be part of, apply today.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Payoneer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment no matter your race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please speak to the recruiter managing the role for any adjustments. Decisions about requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.
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External Affairs Manager
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As the External Affairs Manager for Riot Games China, you will report to the Head of Public Affairs, China. You will help the company stay on top of regulatory developments across China’s gaming and internet industries, drive the maintenance and application of relevant licenses, and build effective working relationships with external bodies and industry associations. By translating complex policy environments into clear, actionable business recommendations, you will support the company in making decisions that are good for the business and help Riot Games operate and grow with confidence in the Chinese market.
Responsibilities:
- Track, analyze, and synthesize policy developments across China’s gaming and internet sectors; provide timely briefings and actionable recommendations within a compliance framework to support sound business decision-making
- Drive license applications including but not limited to game licenses and other content approvals; coordinate across local teams and global teams to keep submissions accurate and on schedule
- Build and maintain productive working relationships with external bodies and industry associations; know the processes, navigate the right channels, and keep communication lines open
- Respond quickly when regulatory or external affairs issues arise; coordinate resources to resolve matters efficiently within the bounds of applicable policy and regulation
- Help establish and maintain external affairs communication channels and platforms to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly
- Support teams on content risk assessment, classification, and compliance-related decisions
- Work closely with internal teams to support public affairs and related communications work
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in public affairs, external affairs, or a related field; gaming or internet industry background preferred
- Strong understanding of China’s gaming and internet industries, with the ability to apply that knowledge to make sound judgments and decisions on the job
- Hands-on experience with game license applications and content publishing qualification processes
- Strong crisis response instincts — calm under pressure, able to act decisively with incomplete information
- Strong cross-functional coordination skills; able to bring together internal teams and partner resources to get things over the line
- Excellent written and spoken Chinese; working proficiency in English, with fluency a plus
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience at a multinational company, or a background in law relevant to regulatory affairs
- Direct experience in a public affairs role at a leading gaming company or internet platform
- Familiarity with esports, live events, or entertainment content regulatory frameworks
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!
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Executive
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The Opportunity
Brunswick Group is seeking an experienced Executive to join our dynamic and growing Shanghai office.
At Brunswick, we work on the issues that define industries and shape the future of business. In this role, you’ll be part of a high‑performing team advising leaders at many of the world’s most influential organizations. This is a role for a self‑starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings intellectual rigor and creativity to complex challenges, and is driven to deliver outstanding results. If you want to help navigate moments that matter most to global and China‑focused clients — from M&A and crisis to corporate positioning and reputation — Brunswick offers a platform unlike any other in our industry.
About the Role
Client Contribution & Handling
- Draft press releases, Q&As, key messages, and other strategic communications materials in both Chinese and English
- Show an ongoing interest in and grasp of media, policy and market intelligence in China, and share insights appropriately with clients and teams
- Leverage in‑house AI tools and other resources to manage workload and ensure deliverables are on track, on time, and of the highest quality
- Contribute to brainstorms and pitch preparation
- Think on a strategic and tactical level about client issues and account development
- Deliver ideas, direction and content to the account team
- Produce high‑quality client deliverables that showcase the expertise, judgment and research behind our recommendations
- Develop strong working relationships with internal and external clients and earn their trust
Contribution to the Firm
- Establish and maintain strong client and internal relationships, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and responsiveness across multiple time‑sensitive engagements
- Draw insights and opportunities from your personal and professional networks in China and globally, and leverage that knowledge on behalf of the Firm and our clients
- Participate in and contribute to training sessions when appropriate, and take advantage of learning and engagement opportunities
Teamwork and Collaborative Approach
- Act as the “eyes and ears” of the team in the local market
- Share ideas, knowledge and recommendations with the wider team
- Earn the respect of peers and colleagues, and treat people with respect
Communication Skills – Engagement with Media and Other Audiences
- Prepare detailed reporter backgrounders and curate media lists tailored to the China media landscape
- Identify and assess media, visibility and stakeholder engagement opportunities that can elevate our clients’ profiles
What We're Looking For
Standout Executive candidates will demonstrate:
- 1–3 years of relevant work experience; corporate communications, public affairs or agency experience a strong plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Mandarin and English
- Keen interest in China policy, business, capital markets, and other issues impacting multinational and Chinese companies
- Strong problem‑solving skills and a client‑service mindset
- Entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high‑performance environment
- Ability to think strategically and creatively
- High discretion with confidential client matters
- International work or academic experience a plus
- Knowledge of local and global research resources (e.g., Wind, Factiva, Bloomberg) a plus
Our Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Annual Discretionary Bonus: Based on company and individual performance.
- Generous Leave: 25 days’ annual leave plus an additional day for your birthday.
- Family Leave Policies: Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Support for your wellbeing.
- Headspace Membership: Access to mindfulness and meditation resources.
- Complimentary Refreshments: Artisan coffee, tea, and snacks in our pantries.
- Training Sessions: Lunch & Learn opportunities.
- Social Activities: Regular social, cultural, and charitable events.
About Brunswick
Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.
Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.
Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.
Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Please read our Global Privacy Notice to understand how your data is managed.
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