Legal Counsel

philips· 1000 Shanghai
Apply Now ↗
📍 ShanghaiFull time

About this role

Job Title

Legal Counsel

Job Description

Job Posting Description

In this role, you have the opportunity to

  • Becoming an important business partner to enable business sustainable and accelerated growth through innovative way of think, calculated risk taking and compliance enforcement.
  • Have legal exposure to the extensive product portfolio of Philips from consumer products to medical devices and the complex business model that Philips has of B2B, B2C, B2G etc.
  • Be part of the transforming journey of Philips to improve health & well being of 2.5 billion people each year.

You are responsible for

  • Lead the legal support to handle all the legal challenges/requirements to enable the business, e.g. Contract review & negotiation, form business model together with business stakeholders, M&A projects, Dispute Resolution, investigation, crisis handling and etc.
  • Identify, prevent, and respond to legal and compliance risks in the areas of anti-trust, anti-bribery, healthcare professionals, data security, privacy, export control etc.
  • Independently drive projects for best results through comprehensive planning, close teamwork and engagement of other stakeholders.
  • Continuously improve the efficiency of legal service and optimizing the quality of legal advice to address practical business needs.
  • Training, implementation, and enforcement of compliance in the organization.
  • Coach junior lawyers within the legal department of Philips Greater China when in need

You are a part of

The Greater China Legal team. You will report to Head of Legal, Greater China

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:

  • Bachelor and preferably Master in Law with at least 10 years' work experience in legal practice, admitted to PRC Bar;
  • Candidates shall have strong self-motivation and eagerness to learn new things and take new challenges
  • Excellent communication skills in Chinese and English
  • Candidates with a good mixture of in-house and private practice experience in an multinational company and international law firm have preference
  • Candidate with experience in medical device industry are preferred.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.

• Learn more about our business.

• Discover our rich and exciting history.

• Learn more about our purpose.

If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Legal Counsel position at philips?
The salary for this Legal Counsel role at philips is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Legal Counsel position at philips located?
This Legal Counsel role at philips is based in Shanghai. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Legal Counsel role at philips full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Legal Counsel role in the 1000 Shanghai department at philips.
Which team or department does the Legal Counsel at philips belong to?
This Legal Counsel position is part of the 1000 Shanghai department at philips. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Legal Counsel position at philips?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to philips's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Legal Counsel job at philips posted?
This Legal Counsel position at philips was posted on Sep 24, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Legal Counsel
philips
Apply for this role ↗

You'll be redirected to philips's official application page on Workday.