China Legal Counsel

Position Summary 

Bentley Systems is seeking a talented individual to become a valued member of our successful team as a China Legal Counsel. You will support the China sales team in the review, negotiation and finalization of standard commercial contracts. 

 Responsibilities  

• Manage Legal Affairs Specialist. 

• Review Purchase Orders and other user terms and conditions for the purchase of software licenses and related services. 

• Assist sales, professional services and Bentley’s proposal team in responding to RFPs. 

• Prepare standard Bentley Subcontractor Agreements and manage the subcontractor approval process. 

• Process, file and track legal invoices. 

• Review and negotiate marketing and event agreements. 

• Handle property lease negotiations. 

• Assist with corporate compliance and related filings for Bentley subsidiaries, including China WFOEs and branch offices. 

• Work with external counsel and local legal service providers to ensure Bentley’s compliance with local rules and regulations. 

• Manage disputes and potential litigation. 

• Draft correspondence and other legal documents.

• Supervisory Responsibilities 

 Required Knowledge, Skills or Abilities 

• At least five years’ experience as a lawyer or legal advisor 

• University degree in a law discipline 

• Bar qualification is an advantage 

• Foreign law degree, such as an LLM, is an advantage 

• Familiarity with the high tech industry, software business, and/or software licensing agreements is an advantage 

• Prior in-house experience, particularly in a foreign-invested enterprise, is an advantage 

• Excellent communication and drafting skills in Chinese and English 

• Proactive, well-organized and professional 

• Ability to exercise good judgment, prioritize tasks and work independently 

• Ability to work closely with sales staff and management, customers, finance, contract management group and other internal departments.