Chao Xu.

Shanghai, China · August 2022 – July 2025

• Drafted and negotiated commercial agreements, with a focus on finance lease transactions and vendor master agreements.
• Managed external counsel relationships on significant disputes and operational legal matters.
• Led internal legal training to strengthen compliance awareness and standardize contract execution.

Shanghai, China · April 2019 – August 2022

• Advised operational business units on corporate and transactional matters and a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Coordinated litigation and arbitration with external counsel across finance leasing, bankruptcy, and debt restructuring.
• Led legal due diligence and compliance work for an international joint venture divestiture.
• Delivered compliance training for marketing and finance teams and incorporated regulatory updates into internal policies.

Shanghai, China · May 2018 – March 2019

• Reviewed private equity fund documentation, including prospectuses, limited partnership agreements, and subscription agreements.
• Drafted legal opinions and memoranda on fund structuring, capital raising, and liquidation.
• Supported international financial institutions on QDLP pilot programs, regulatory filings, and cross-border investment compliance.

Shanghai, China · July 2016 – May 2018

• Conducted due diligence and worked on automotive finance agreements, addressing regulatory compliance, asset verification, and operational risk.