Global Advisory Firm | Associate General Counsel | 8+ PQE | Shanghai / Beijing

Horizon Recruitment

China
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

Job Description:We are the exclusive recruiter for this opportunity.Our client is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. The Associate General Counsel – Greater China is a senior role that manages the legal function of our client's organization across the Greater China region, which includes the following jurisdictions: China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.This role can be based in Shanghai or Beijing, and reports to the Head of Legal, Asia-Pacific.Job SummaryThe Associate General Counsel - Greater China serves as a key contributor to the organization’s legal oversight through managing the delivery of legal services, supporting complex legal projects and advising leadership on a variety of legal issues related to the simplification, growth, transformation and management of our client's business in the Greater China region. The successful candidate will manage the provision of legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal matters, including contract preparation, review and negotiations; litigation; investigations; M&A activity; employment issues and regulatory developments. The role is also expected to work and collaborate effectively and as needed with other practice areas within the legal team, centers of expertise and functions to ensure that the breadth and depth of the legal team's function and service capabilities are delivered in a seamless way to our client's businesses in East Asia. The role is responsible for managing a team of attorneys and may serve on various committees.Key Responsibilities

Manage the provision of general legal, transactional, and regulatory advice to the business leadership teams in this region.
Manage day-to-day legal issues in the organisation's business across the Greater China region.
Serve as trusted adviser and resource on various legal matters.
Drive functional projects and improvement initiatives aligned to the legal team and the organisation's business objectives.
Lead, motivate, and manage the junior members of the team, including the monitoring of colleague wellbeing and progress against inclusion and diversity objectives.
Undertake and oversee effective engagement with the organisation’s business clients, government regulators, vendors, outside lawyers, trade bodies and other parties.
Manage legal issues effectively and efficiently in line with the organisation's objectives, values and risk appetites.
Manage outside legal and other spend in accordance with the legal team's budgeted spend and Outside Counsel Guidelines.
Work with the broader global legal teams as a high-functioning and collaborative group.
Manage the effective use of available management information together with efficient and timely upwards reporting of all key issues and recommendations to the Head of Legal – Asia Pacific, including all matters which must be escalated for external and internal board, committee, and other reporting purposes.

Candidate Requirements:

Demonstrated track record as a senior lawyer (PQE 8+ years) across private practice and/or in-house. Valid China, England and Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and/or US bar qualification.
Proficiency in speaking, drafting and providing legal advice in English and Mandarin is required.
Solid track record of handling complex and sophisticated legal matters in an efficient and commercially-friendly manner, including investigations.
Knowledge and experience in financial services laws and regulations. Experience in insurance broking is strongly preferred.
Experience in advising professional services businesses is preferred.
Experience in giving legal advice to businesses across jurisdictions within the Greater China region is required.
Ability to work closely with and influence all levels of senior management and provide strategic legal advice.
Ability to handle confidential information and opinions with discretion. Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
Ability to see the big picture in terms of the organisation’s legal and ethical obligations for the protection of its reputation.
Demonstrated effectiveness in managing professionals is preferred. Respected for substantive expertise and work ethic, able to inspire others as a role model.
Experience in managing legal matters effectively and in a manner that upholds the organisation’s reputation for integrity.
Ability to support legal and compliance aspects of M&A (including due diligence), and to identify potential issues.
Ability to evaluate and advise on the impact of regulatory changes and to support the organisation’s businesses and functions in addressing those changes.
Innovative thinker and established hands-on lawyer, with a record of diligent and active involvement in projects.

If you think you meet the above requirements and would like to apply please send: * your CV; and

a short cover note to bella.schick@horizon-recruit.com or jessica.deery@horizon-recruit.com for us to determine your suitability for this role.

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