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Yinhan Chen

International Legal & Compliance Professional

Summary

International Legal & Compliance Professional | Governance & Public Institutions International legal and compliance professional with 5+ years’ experience in corporate governance, risk management, and cross-border compliance across Asia. Skilled in subsidiary management, international dispute resolution, and institutional strengthening, with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and sustainable development. Passionate about advancing good governance and global development through the World Bank Young Professionals Program.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

International Legal Manager, Compliance Manager (Foreign Affairs)

ZTE CORPORATION
06.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw governance and compliance affairs for subsidiaries in the Philippines, Thailand, Pakistan, and Myanmar, directing board governance processes (shareholder resolutions, director appointments, statutory filings) and institutionalizing export control, anti-bribery, and data protection frameworks.
  • Conducted compliance risk assessments for overseas marketing projects exceeding USD 500M and provided actionable recommendations to senior management, strengthening accountability and risk management.
  • Led 100+ cross-border contract negotiations and advised on 10+ international disputes, mitigating risks and safeguarding corporate interests in complex international environments, mitigating potential losses exceeding USD 50M.
  • Delivered compliance and governance training to 1,000+ staff, improving internal audit compliance awareness scores by 30%, embedding a culture of ethics, accountability, and internal controls and received the “Gold Legal Manager Award” in 2024 for outstanding contributions to subsidiary governance, compliance, and institutional strengthening.

Associate

GRANDALL LAW FIRM
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Supported infrastructure and financing projects (urban rail systems, wind farms, real estate) for insurance asset managers and SOEs, contributing to sustainable investment and financing frameworks.
  • Provided legal advisory services on governance frameworks, corporate regulations, and data privacy compliance for state-owned enterprises and insurance companies.

Intern, International Human Rights Group

ELLEN S. KERN LLP
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Researched international human rights and fragile-state conditions to support asylum cases; drafted legal memoranda informing litigation strategies.

Intern, People’s Court of Bantian District

PEOPLE’S COURT OF LOGGANG DISTRICT
06.2015 - 09.2015
  • Assisted in pre-trial preparation, evidence review, and documentation of hearings, conciliations, and judgments.

Education

Master of Laws -

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER
Washington, DC, US
05.2019

Bachelor of Laws -

ZHONGNAN UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND LAW
Wuhan, China
06.2017

Bachelor of Finance (Second Degree) -

ZHONGNAN UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND LAW
06.2017

Skills

  • Governance & Institutional Strengthening – managing subsidiary boards, compliance frameworks

Compliance & Risk Management – anti-bribery, export control, data protection

Cross-border Legal Advisory – contract negotiation, international dispute resolution

Policy & Regulatory Analysis – interpreting regulations and advising senior management

Project & Program Management – multi-country initiatives, training delivery

Cross-cultural Team Leadership – leading and collaborating with teams across countries

Additional Information

Bar Admission: Passed National Judicial Examination, People’s Republic of China (October 2019));

Certifications: Securities Professional Qualification

Language Skills: Mandarin (native); English (fluent)

International Exposure: Study and work experience across the U.S., China, Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, and New Zealand with regional compliance support provided to Pakistan.

Motivation for WBG YPP: Seeking to leverage legal, governance, and compliance expertise to strengthen public institutions, improve accountability, and advance sustainable development globally.International Exposure: Study and work experience across the U.S., China, Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, and New Zealand with regional compliance support provided to Pakistan

Timeline

International Legal Manager, Compliance Manager (Foreign Affairs)

ZTE CORPORATION
06.2021 - Current

Associate

GRANDALL LAW FIRM
05.2020 - 06.2021

Intern, International Human Rights Group

ELLEN S. KERN LLP
11.2018 - 02.2019

Intern, People’s Court of Bantian District

PEOPLE’S COURT OF LOGGANG DISTRICT
06.2015 - 09.2015

Master of Laws -

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER

Bachelor of Laws -

ZHONGNAN UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND LAW

Bachelor of Finance (Second Degree) -

ZHONGNAN UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND LAW
Yinhan ChenInternational Legal & Compliance Professional