Legal Counsel

Company Overview:
DiDi Global Inc. is the world's leading mobility technology platform. It offers a wide range of app-based services across markets including Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa, including ride hailing, taxi hailing, chauffeur, hitch and other forms of shared mobility as well as auto solutions, food delivery, intra-city freight, and financial services.
DiDi provides car owners, drivers, and delivery partners with flexible work and income opportunities. It is committed to collaborating with policymakers, the taxi industry, the automobile industry and the communities to solve the world's transportation, environmental and employment challenges through the use of AI technology and localized smart transportation innovations. DiDi strives to create better life experiences and greater social value, by building a safe, inclusive and sustainable transportation and local services ecosystem for cities of the future.
LI-Hybrid
Team Overview:
Role Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, partnerships, vendor relationships, licensing, SaaS, technology services, and other corporate transactions.
- Provide legal counsel and strategic advice to internal stakeholders on corporate governance, business partnerships, and risk management in support of innovative and transformative projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, business development and procurement areas to ensure alignment between business objectives and legal strategies, while ensuring compliance.
- Identify and address legal issues that could impact the company's ability to execute strategic initiatives, enabling swift and informed decision-making.
- Be a key partner to internal clients by providing practical, business-focused legal advice that drives results, fosters growth, and minimizes legal exposure.
- Promote a collaborative and inclusive working environment, building strong relationships across diverse teams and leveraging legal expertise to support business objectives.
Role Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership.
- 5+ years of experience as a legal counsel in law firms or in-house legal role with a focus on contracts, partnerships, and corporate matters.
- Strong knowledge of commercial law, contract law and business partnerships.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different teams and backgrounds.
- Business-oriented mindset with a passion for innovation, technology, and projects that make a meaningful impact on society.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and provide practical, actionable legal advice that supports business success.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in technology, SaaS, or startups with exposure to cutting-edge technologies and industries.
- Strong understanding of emerging legal and regulatory trends affecting the technology sector.
EEO Statement:
- We create customer value - We strive to always create valuable experiences for our users in everything we do. Our focus is to always innovate new experiences that are safe, pleasant, and efficient.
- We are data-driven - We are strong believers in making informed decisions, that's why we are data-driven. We can better navigate the business landscape strategically by analyzing valuable metrics.
- We believe in Win-win Collaboration - Success is a team sport. When we work to help our partners and colleagues win, we win, too. While keeping everyone's best interest at heart, we communicate with candor and execute with excellence in all we do.
- We believe in integrity - Integrity is at the very core of our business. We are people who always want to do the right thing. Our intentions are sincere, we speak our minds and listen to each other.
- We always strive to do better. That means venturing beyond our comfort zones, learning from our mistakes, and helping each other grow.
- We believe in Diversity and Inclusion - Diversity is one of our biggest strengths. Our differences are what makes us distinct. We respect each other and believe in equal opportunities for all.
**We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams.**
We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams, and a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, because that's how we create better products and services, make better decisions and better serve the communities we're a part of.
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