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Legal Counsel (In-House) Jobs in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR at WilliamSELECT
Title: Legal Counsel (In-House)
Company: WilliamSELECT
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Our Client is the leading independent distributor of electronic components that ranks eighth among all global distributors. They source and distribute the electronic components that go into everything from mobile phones and computers to appliances and automobiles.
Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of sales and procurement related contracts (including customer and vendor applications, terms and conditions of sale and purchase, non-disclosure agreements, framework agreements)
- Advise on KYC screening and compliance matters with focus on international import/ export laws and regulations
- Provide legal advice and support legal activities at APAC level
- Work with and collaborate closely with other colleagues from the legal department internationally
- Manage and be the decision maker on complex matters with different stakeholders across the organization
- Provide accurate and timely legal guidance on all matters that affect the company and its affiliates.
- Provide proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate risks.
- Set and contribute to the development of internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors.
Requirements
- Degree in law. Qualified in Hong Kong, PRC or Singapore.
- 5 years of relevant experience in-house as part of an international organization or in a major law firm.
- Good knowledge of commercial contracting.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills with good business acumen, commercial sense, meticulous, dedicated and self-motivated, ability to work independently.
- Detail-oriented with strong project management and execution skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with multiple levels within an organization across various jurisdictions.
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced, global, dynamic and team-oriented environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English and Mandarin.
- Proficient in Office 365 applications.
- Experience in international trade compliance a plus
