Kun Yang
About Kun Yang
Kun Yang is the Associate Director, Senior Corporate Counsel at BeiGene in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in both the United States and China in legal consultancy and advisory roles.
Current Role at BeiGene
Kun Yang currently serves as Associate Director, Senior Corporate Counsel at BeiGene in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. In this role, Kun Yang is responsible for providing legal guidance on corporate matters, particularly in regulatory and compliance issues in life sciences. His role involves working closely with various departments within BeiGene to ensure the company's operations align with applicable legal frameworks.
Previous Legal Roles
Kun Yang previously held positions at several prestigious law firms. From 2018 to 2019, he worked as a Legal Consultant at White & Case LLP in New York, where he provided legal consultancy services. Before that, he acted as a China Advisor at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago from 2017 to 2018. His role at Sidley Austin also included a four-year tenure as a PRC Consultant in Beijing from 2012 to 2016, focusing on regulatory and compliance matters related to life sciences.
Educational Background
Kun Yang possesses a diverse academic background, enhancing his expertise in various legal fields. He earned his Master of Laws (LL.M) from the University of Chicago Law School in 2017. Prior to that, he received another Master of Laws from Peking University between 2006 and 2009. Kun Yang also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Journalism, achieved at Shanghai International Studies University from 2002 to 2006.
International Legal Expertise
Kun Yang brings a unique cross-border legal perspective, having experience working in both the United States and China. This background has allowed him to navigate the complexities of international legal standards and practices effectively. His expertise was honed through roles that include serving as an Associate Attorney at Beijing Xinhe Law Firm from 2009 to 2012 and transitioning from a PRC Consultant in Beijing to a China Advisor role in Chicago at Sidley Austin LLP.