Regional Senior Legal Counsel

Adecco

Kowloon City District, Hong Kong
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago

Global presence and regional exposure
Stable, sustainable and expanding business
All-rounded in-house legal role

Our client is a listed MNC with several eminent retail brands under the umbrella. They have a strong presence globally, in 40+ significant markets. The firm is forward-looking, embrace changes and encourage transformation. Their trading volume has grown rapidly, and eager to capture the market and expand further. With the changing needs of the markets and commitment towards sustainable development & growth in the regions, they are currently looking for a Legal talent to join the legal team in the regional office - Hong Kong.ResponsibilitiesReport directly to the AGC who sits in Hong Kong. Take care of wide range of commercial contracts and agreements at regional level. Be the subject matter expert in Employment Law. Liaise and coordinate with local internal and/or external counsels. You will support in projects and ad hoc assignments.

Draft, review and negotiate full spectrum of commercial contracts and agreements

Be the go-to person for Employment related legal matters

Advise on Technology matters

Provide legal advice to various business units and relevant stakeholders

Identify and mitigate legal, compliance and regulatory risks

Raise legal and compliance awareness in the business and enhance corporate governance by improving relevant framework

Liaise and communicate with regional internal stakeholders and external professionals

Support ad hoc projects and assignments

ExperienceQualified lawyer with 8+ PQE gained from law firm and commercial environment, preferably in retail/luxury retail/apparel/fashion/FMCG, with regional experience. Possess Chinese and English drafting skills and business sense. Strong in contract management. As one of the main legal representatives in the company, you must possess excellent presentation, effective communication, and stakeholder management skills. Good language ability, fluent in Cantonese, English and Mandarin. Possess a strategic mindset, excellent risk awareness and being ethical. Self-driven, hands-on, proactive, embrace changes, flexible and open-minded.EducationOur client offers the benefits of a work environment that is stimulating, challenging and balanced. You will be working in an Exciting and Fast-Paced Environment for an Established Organization; and being a part of an Employee & Customer Centric Business that provides a large degree of autonomy to their management team and encourages creativity and development of new ideas.

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