Legal & Compliance Consultant (Full time & Part-time Consultant)

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-known Chinese branded technology company that is a recognized leader in its field operating in the consumer social media and photo application space with a growing global user base.

This role is designed for advisor-type legal and compliance professionals with strong local market awareness who understand how regulatory frameworks cultural context and user behavior impact product design content governance and data handling across different regions.

Your insights will support global product planning localized operations and risk-aware growth helping ensure products comply with local regulations while remaining competitive and user-friendly.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on data privacy and data protection regulations across target markets including GDPR and similar regional frameworks
  
• Provide guidance on compliant handling of facial data biometric data and AI-related data processing
  
• Advise on regulatory requirements related to AI-generated content platform responsibility and digital content governance
  
• Support compliance with child and minor protection regulations across multiple jurisdictions
  
• Identify legal and regulatory risks early and translate them into clear actionable guidance for product design and business teams
  
• Act as a legal and cultural bridge between local markets and China-based product and operations teams
  

Requirements

Candidate Profile

• Local native of or long-term resident in one of the following markets:
  United States Brazil and Latin America Europe (UK Germany Portugal Spain) Japan South Korea Indonesia Thailand or Vietnam
• Legal or compliance expertise in data privacy digital regulation or technology-related law
  
• Experience advising internet platforms social media products or consumer technology companies
  
• Strong understanding of how local regulatory environments intersect with cultural norms user expectations and media consumption behavior
  
• Ability to communicate legal requirements in a practical business-oriented manner
  
• Chinese communication ability is an advantage especially for candidates working closely with China-based teams
  

Engagement Model & Location

• Advisor / Consultant model preferred (part-time project-based or retainer)
  
• Open to foreign nationals based in Mainland China or candidates located in target markets
  
• Preferred China locations: Shenzhen Xiamen or Beijing
  
• Full-time employment is possible for candidates legally employable in Mainland China though advisory engagements are prioritized
  

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Market-related compensation aligned with experience and engagement model
  
• Salary consulting fees and benefits discussed individually