About the Company:
NetEase, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTES and HKEX: 9999) is a global powerhouse in the Internet and video game industry, with a market capitalization of $70+ billion and more than 25,000 employees worldwide. The NetEase group encompasses a range of innovative businesses centered around content creation, including:
- NetEase Games, one of the largest and most renowned game developers worldwide by size, revenue and game offerings. Over the years, NetEase Games has focused on developing high quality content and providing the best experience for gamers around the world;
- Youdao (NYSE: DAO), a majority-controlled subsidiary of NetEase, Inc. and China’s leading technology-focused intelligent learning company;
- Cloud Music (HKEX: 9899), a majority-controlled subsidiary of NetEase, Inc. and China’s leading online music content community;
- Yanxuan, NetEase’s private label consumer lifestyle brand; and
- Other innovative businesses, including, among others, an online payment platform and to-B technology solutions.
About the Role
We are seeking a junior to mid-level legal counsel to join our in-house legal team supporting the public company compliance work of NetEase, Inc. which is dual-listed on Nasdaq and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX), with additional subsidiaries separately listed in Hong Kong or the U.S.
You will take hands-on responsibility for the day-to-day securities filings, periodic reporting, and ongoing listing compliance and corporate governance obligations of the parent company and its listed subsidiaries.
This is an excellent opportunity for a securities/capital markets lawyer to develop expertise across two major regulatory regimes within a multi-listed corporate structure, while also gaining valuable insight into a fascinating and fast-evolving industry. You will collaborate closely with our finance, treasury, transactions and IR departments and other legal team members.
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Key Responsibilities
Ongoing Disclosure & Regulatory Filings
- Prepare and submit routine HKEX filings and announcements, including next day disclosure returns and monthly returns.
- Handle disclosure of interests filings under Part XV of the SFO for the group and its listed subsidiaries.
- Prepare U.S. beneficial ownership reports (Schedules 13D/13G) and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5).
- Maintain the group filing calendar and monitor deadlines across all listed entities.
Periodic & Annual Reporting
- Assist with periodic reports across both regimes: HK annual/interim reports and results announcements; and the U.S. annual reports and earnings announcements.
- Run the D&O questionnaire process and collate responses from directors and management.
Corporate Governance, Board & Shareholder Matters
- Support board and committee processes, including agendas, meeting materials, resolutions, and minutes.
- Help prepare AGM (and other general meeting) circulars, notices, proxy forms, and proxy statements.
- Assist with compliance under the HKEX Corporate Governance Code and applicable U.S. standards.
- Maintain corporate governance policies and files, including those relating to inside information, securities dealing / insider trading, and related-party transactions.
Advisory, Training & Coordination
- Prepare and maintain training materials for directors, officers, and employees on securities law compliance, disclosure obligations and a wide range of related topics.
- Support the assessment of notifiable and connected and monitor inside information disclosure obligations.
- Coordinate disclosure across listed entities and liaise with external counsel, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
- Conduct legal research and support ad hoc corporate transactions and special projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer admitted in Hong Kong or a U.S. jurisdiction.
- Approximately 2–5 years PQE, gained at a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal position.
- Solid working knowledge of the HKEX Listing Rules is essential.
- Genuine interest in building deep expertise across both the HK and U.S. regulatory regimes within a multi-listed structure.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a flexible and approachable manner.
- Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a significant plus as this role involves regular collaboration with Mandarin speaking stakeholders.
Fair Employment Practices
At NetEase, we are committed to fair employment practices. We welcome applications from all individuals, irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.
