Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization
This incumbent, reporting directly to the Director-Legal Counsel for Marketing, Supporting Functions and Supply Chain (QC and Labeling), will act as one of the key legal advisors in relation to legal matters and issues which may occur in the operations of Marketing in China. The incumbent will also assist and participate in projects of growth and expansion of the China business, if any.
The successful candidate will have experience working as in-house counsel in fast-paced industries, exposure to different legal areas, strong influencing skills, effective communication skills, and a dynamic, self-motivated approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Autonomously perform legal services for internal clients, mainly from Marketing, including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents and contracts.
- Provide legal support and advice for daily business and operations, ensuring legal feasibility and compliance of business initiatives, and deliver legal-awareness training.
- Identify complex legal issues and provide proactive, value-added, practical legal advice, balanced solutions, and preventive proposals when counseling Marketing.
- Independently negotiate significant legal matters related to Marketing initiatives.
- Explore and understand national sustainability standards when counseling Marketing on sustainability, quality control, and labeling requests, and respond to global counterparts.
- Assist in Marketing-related projects as assigned by senior legal members.
- Coordinate company actions for Marketing-related legal proceedings and maintain contact with external counsel.
- Work with other legal members to provide precise, balanced advice and facilitate policy and practice improvements in China.
Key Relationships
Marketing; Supporting Functions; SCM – QC and Labelling; Group Legal.
Education and Experience
- PRC law degree from a reputable university or law school.
- Additional law degree in the US, UK, or another major common-law jurisdiction is preferable.
- PRC bar qualification is required; additional bar qualifications are preferable.
- At least 5 years of post-qualified legal practice in the legal department of a multinational corporation or a reputable law firm with an international practice.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent knowledge of the Chinese legal system and relevant laws and regulations, including advertising, product quality, company, and anti-unfair competition laws.
- Experience in wholesale, FMCG, sports, or retail industries.
- Familiarity with the judicial system and experience handling litigation and arbitration cases.
- Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese, including speaking, reading, and writing.
- Strong communication skills, self-motivation, responsiveness, independence, confidence, maturity, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Willingness to participate in a team-oriented, consensus-building environment.
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