Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

Hi, I’m Marcus Zhao, a legal-tech entrepreneur and former head of legal at WeChat with over 16 years in the legal field and 9 years delivering tech-enabled solutions. I help tech companies scale by aligning law, operations, and technology across UK and Chinese legal landscapes, with a track record of building compliant, efficient processes for 300+ tech firms and leading cross-disciplinary teams. My work blends startup agility with rigorous risk management, from building sector-specific legal systems at Tenuni to pioneering online case management at ULegal. I’m passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs, engaging with the broader tech community, and continuing to push the boundaries of legal tech for global markets.…Hi, I’m Marcus Zhao, a legal-tech entrepreneur and former head of legal at WeChat with over 16 years in the legal field and 9 years delivering tech-enabled solutions. I help tech companies scale by aligning law, operations, and technology across UK and Chinese legal landscapes, with a track record of building compliant, efficient processes for 300+ tech firms and leading cross-disciplinary teams. My work blends startup agility with rigorous risk management, from building sector-specific legal systems at Tenuni to pioneering online case management at ULegal. I’m passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs, engaging with the broader tech community, and continuing to push the boundaries of legal tech for global markets.

Marcus Zhao

Executive Producer, Production Manager, Content Producer, +1





Hi, I’m Marcus Zhao, a legal-tech entrepreneur and former head of legal at WeChat with over 16 years in the legal field and 9 years delivering tech-enabled solutions. I help tech companies scale by aligning law, operations, and technology across UK and Chinese legal landscapes, with a track record of building compliant, efficient processes for 300+ tech firms and leading cross-disciplinary teams. My work blends startup agility with rigorous risk management, from building sector-specific legal systems at Tenuni to pioneering online case management at ULegal. I’m passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs, engaging with the broader tech community, and continuing to push the boundaries of legal tech for global markets.…Hi, I’m Marcus Zhao, a legal-tech entrepreneur and former head of legal at WeChat with over 16 years in the legal field and 9 years delivering tech-enabled solutions. I help tech companies scale by aligning law, operations, and technology across UK and Chinese legal landscapes, with a track record of building compliant, efficient processes for 300+ tech firms and leading cross-disciplinary teams. My work blends startup agility with rigorous risk management, from building sector-specific legal systems at Tenuni to pioneering online case management at ULegal. I’m passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs, engaging with the broader tech community, and continuing to push the boundaries of legal tech for global markets.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Marcus Zhao, a legal-tech entrepreneur and former head of legal at WeChat with over 16 years in the legal field and 9 years delivering tech-enabled solutions. I help tech companies scale by aligning law, operations, and technology across UK and Chinese legal landscapes, with a track record of building compliant, efficient processes for 300+ tech firms and leading cross-disciplinary teams.

My work blends startup agility with rigorous risk management, from building sector-specific legal systems at Tenuni to pioneering online case management at ULegal. I’m passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs, engaging with the broader tech community, and continuing to push the boundaries of legal tech for global markets.

Skills

Leadership

Copywriting

Branding

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Copywriting

Intermediate

Branding

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Chinese

Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Managing Director at Tenuni Ltd

July 1, 2020 - Present

Tenuni combines legaltech innovation with entrepreneurial services, bridging technology, law and business to drive operational efficiency, streamline processes, and support business growth. Led entrepreneurial services and legal-tech innovations, designed sector-specific legal systems, and provided end-to-end consulting for 19+ tech clients across MedTech, LegalTech, AI, FinTech, and other sectors.

Founder & CEO at ULegal

October 1, 2015 - November 1, 2020

Led development of advanced case management systems with features like face authentication, real-time OCR, mobile evidence exchange, and electronic signatures; scaled services to 300+ tech firms in TMT sectors including video games, e-commerce, AI, and big data; secured Series A funding from Tencent and InnoAngel.

Head of WeChat Legal Team at WeChat (Tencent)

July 1, 2011 - April 1, 2015

Led in-house legal for R&D and product groups; oversaw legal reviews for new functions, IP protection, EULA drafting, and open-source reviews; partnered with Marketing, Product, and Finance on partnerships (Bay, Apple); delivered legal training across WeChat departments and drove compliance initiatives.

Lawyer at DeHeng Law Offices

March 1, 2010 - June 1, 2011

Advised domestic and international clients on risk prevention and management; drafted and reviewed transaction documents; supported overseas listings and M&A through due diligence and risk assessment.

Trainee to Lawyer at Promise-U Law Firm

May 1, 2008 - March 1, 2010

Represented clients, reviewed contracts, drafted legal documents, assisted negotiations, managed IP and other legal risks, and conducted essential legal research for case preparation.