General Counsel, Greater China Group

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses.  We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

Role Overview

Kyndryl is seeking a senior commercial lawyer to join its Law Department within the Asia Pacific & Middle East Africa region, as General Counsel with primary responsibility for the Greater China Group. The role reports to the Associate General Counsel, Asia Pacific & Middle East Africa, and will be based in Shanghai.

This position serves as a key legal partner to senior business leadership, supporting Kyndryl’s operations across China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan (“GCG”), with additional regional responsibilities across APAC MEA as required.  The role operates at the intersection of commercial strategy, risk management, governance, and emerging technology, including AI‑enabled solutions.

Key Responsibilities

The role provides strategic, commercially focused legal counsel across a broad range of technology services and operational matters within GCG. Responsibilities include leading the negotiation, structuring, and execution of complex commercial transactions, including strategic outsourcing, cloud, software, analytics, artificial intelligence, consulting, partner, supplier, and other technology‑enabled agreements with local and multinational customers and vendors.

As a senior Legal leader, the role serves as a trusted advisor to regional business leadership, providing practical, risk‑based guidance on regulatory, corporate, employment, data protection, compliance, governance, and emerging technology matters, including the responsible development and deployment of AI‑enabled solutions. The role supports the management of sensitive and high‑impact issues, including troubled engagements, government inquiries, investigations, disputes, arbitration, and litigation, and works closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to drive effective outcomes.

The role also provides leadership within the Greater China Legal team and contributes as a leader and team member to the broader APAC MEA Legal organization. This includes setting priorities, overseeing the delivery of high‑quality legal support, and coaching and developing legal professionals to ensure strong performance, engagement, and succession. The successful candidate is expected to model Kyndryl’s values and leadership behaviours, promote a culture of integrity and accountability, and foster collaboration across geographies and functions.

In collaboration with regional and global Law Department colleagues, the role supports Kyndryl’s governance framework and helps ensure consistent risk management, policy alignment, and legal oversight across jurisdictions, including with respect to AI governance, data usage, and ethical technology practices.

Professional Profile

The successful candidate will be a seasoned legal professional with strong commercial judgment, leadership presence, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed, multinational environment.   Significant experience advising on sophisticated technology‑enabled commercial transactions and engaging directly with senior stakeholders, customers, regulators, and external counsel is essential.

The role requires deep, hands‑on experience advising on PRC and regional legal and regulatory matters, together with broad cross‑border exposure enabling effective engagement in a global organization. Candidates should be comfortable addressing emerging legal and governance issues associated with digital transformation and AI‑enabled services in a pragmatic, business‑focused manner.

Fluency in spoken, reading and written English and Mandarin is required. Experience in the technology services, IT infrastructure, cloud, software, or digital services sectors is strongly preferred.

Who You Are

Leadership Capabilities and Competencies

• People and Team Leadership – Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain high‑performing legal professionals, including setting clear priorities, coaching and mentoring talent, and building sustainable legal capabilities within a matrixed, multinational organization.
• Stakeholder Influence and Leadership Presence – Strong influencing skills and executive credibility, with the ability to partner effectively with senior business leaders, regulators, customers, and global Legal colleagues across jurisdictions and cultures.
• Practical Application of Local Laws – Proven, hands‑on experience applying local laws and regulatory requirements in real‑world commercial and operational contexts, translating complex legal frameworks into practical, business‑focused guidance.
• Legal Risk Management – Sound judgment in identifying and managing legal risk under local regulatory regimes, including direct experience with government and regulatory engagements, investigations, disputes, arbitration, and the effective instruction and where applicable, oversight of external counsel.
• Commercial and Solutions‑Oriented Advice – Ability to operate effectively in complex and evolving environments, exercising commercial judgment to provide clear, pragmatic, and solutions‑oriented legal advice under business and time pressure.
• Integrity, Governance, and Responsible Technology – High ethical standards and a strong commitment to governance, compliance, and responsible business and technology practices, including engagement with emerging technology and AI‑related risk and governance considerations.

Required Qualifications

• Law degree from a well-recognised university in China. Admitted to practice in local jurisdiction with relevant practice experience and called to the Bar of China.
• Minimum 15+ years post‑qualification experience, including significant in‑house experience and/or senior law firm practice
• Strong experience advising on commercial, regulatory, and technology‑enabled legal matters in a cross‑border or multinational environment.
• International exposure through cross‑border transactions, overseas secondments, advanced legal training, or postgraduate legal education (such as a Master’s degree in law) is preferred, and will be considered alongside comparable professional experience.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Mandarin is required.

Being You

The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose.  We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

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