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Legal Counsel, Asia Pacific

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.

We are looking for Legal Counsel, Asia Pacific to join our team of Changemakers. Does that sound like you?

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

In your future role as “ Legal Counsel, Asia Pacific” you will

Be the lead counsel for several businesses and interacts with (senior) business leadership. Manage and provide legal advice and support to business, functions, and manufacturing sites in Asia Pacific, where needed in consultation with external counsel, in the drafting and hands on negotiation of a variety of commercial and other agreements and corporate documents and with solid sense of appropriate risk management in navigating complex operational issues. Liaison with outside counsel on HSE, litigation and other legal matters. Conduct legal trainings to colleagues. Work on M&A and other ad-hoc projects as assigned.

We believe you bring

Bachelor in law from an accredited law school in China, master in law from a Chinese/overseas university, passed Chinese Bar Examination;
6-10 years PQE with both law firm and inhouse background, MNC inhouse background or manufacturing industry background preferred;
Experiences in HSE, M&A, antitrust related laws preferred;
Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements (including government investment agreement, sales and purchase contracts, distribution agreements, agency agreements, engineering contracts) and other legal documents including board resolutions, articles of association and M&A related contracts (such as share purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, asset transfer agreements);
Excellent interpersonal skills with strong business acumen and high integrity;
Team-Player; ability to work well and build relationships across all levels of the organization and be highly effective and able to maximize the efficiency of the legal department; have the desire to work on numerous and varied matters arising in an in-house legal department.
Business Focus – business-orientation with the ability to drive innovative solutions and strategies in a fast-paced environment, and to appropriately balance risk with the need for the business to take action.
Excellent spoken and written English and Chinese;
Willing to travel as assigned.

We believe you are...

Driving for results

Aggressively pursues challenging goals and objectives; will to put in considerable time and effort to accomplish objectives; takes a highly focused, goal driven approach toward work

Evaluating and Implementing Ideas

Defines requirements and resources needed to implement new ideas; approaches innovation with a practical, task-oriented mindset; converts ideas from general concepts into actionable plans

Acting as champion for change

Challenges the status quo; encourages people to question existing methods, practices, and assumptions; supports people in their efforts to try new things

Using Computers and Technology

Adept at using computers and other forms of technology related to his/her job; keeps up to date on technological changes; adapts work approach to keep pace with innovations in technology

Solving Complex Problems

Breaks down large problems into smaller, more manageable components; identifies key factors that influence the viability of different solutions; clarifies information needed to solve problems

Displaying Technical Expertise

Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Allocates time and attention based on what is the most important to achieve key goals and objectives; approaches work in an organized and systematic manner; effectively manages tasks, information, and requests.

About Nouryon

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today.

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

Contact

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.CN@Nouryon.com

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