In short
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Intern to join our China Legal team in Shanghai. This role is designed for those who want to understand how a corporate legal function operates from the ground up. You will focus on Legal Operations (Legal Ops)—the backbone of any high-performing legal team—while supporting critical compliance matters including advertising review, data privacy, and IP coordination.
Your Mission
- Legal Operations & Contract Lifecycle Management (Core Focus): Take ownership of the end-to-end contract management process, from formal execution (seal management) to digital and physical archiving.
- Partner with China Legal Counsel to optimize the contract database, ensuring the traceability of legal assets and the integrity of corporate records.
- Manage the corporate authorization and seal-use protocols to ensure strict compliance with internal control policies.
- Corporate Governance: Assist in preparing and organizing corporate governance documents and power of attorney (POA) records.
- Compliance & Advertising Review: Support the review of advertising claims and marketing materials to safeguard the brand and minimize regulatory risks.
- Data Privacy & Legal Research: Support HQ and the China Legal team in enhancing data compliance frameworks through legal research on evolving regulations and assisting in data mapping exercises.
- IP Portfolio Support: Coordinate IP-related demands and assist in preparing regular case reports to track the protection of brand assets.
Image gallery
Your story
- Current senior undergraduate or graduate student (Year 1/2) majoring in Law. Solid legal academic foundation; passing the Legal Professional Qualification Exam (BAR) is a plus.
- Detail-Oriented & Organized: You believe that "excellence is in the details" and take pride in maintaining organized, risk-proof legal systems.
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken, working proficiency required). Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (for data/contract tracking). Strong communication and coordination skills, with a logical mindset and the ability to summarize complex information effectively.
- Career Aspiration: A strong interest in the "In-house" counsel path; you are eager to see how legal theory translates into enterprise-level risk management.
About the Team
You’ll be working closely with the China Legal Counsel as part of a small but agile legal team. This role offers a unique "behind-the-scenes" look at how a legal department builds its foundation, providing you with the essential organizational and risk-management skills required for a successful career as a Corporate Counsel.
About the Team video
Meina
Senior Director, Commercial
What we offer
On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.
On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.
What to expect
We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.
Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.
Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.