China Head of Legal & M & A

Job Title: China Head Legal &M&A
 
Responsibility:
 
•      Management of direct reports.
•      Inform China Area Management Team and the respective functional head regarding relevant business transactions prior to decision-making.
•      Member of the Supervisory Board in Chinese subsidiaries and joint ventures.
•      Legal support, including negotiation support, for the Chinese area management team, Chinese subsidiaries, joint ventures and on request also regional CEO on legal and M&A matters.
•      Draft and review internal and external contracts and legal documentation to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as internal guidelines.
•      Select, coordinate and manage external legal counsels in accordance with internal guidelines.
•      Define strategy for litigation, arbitration and regulatory proceedings.
•      Support implementation of corporate procedures, policies, and values. Upon request, training of staff in legal matters.
•      Coordinate M&A projects in accordance with Group guidelines.
•      Select, coordinate and manage external M&A counsel in accordance with internal guidelines to support project execution.
•      Supporting the appointed business M&A project manager.
•      Establish and actively run a proper archiving system.
•      Manage and monitor external advisor fees.
 
Requirement:
•      Bachelor of Laws or equivalent education.
•      Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a position of in-house legal counsel, preferably with a multinational company.
•      Experience as member of negotiation teams, excellent negotiation skills.
•      Experience and background in managing M&A projects is appreciated.
•      Experience of matrix organization is appreciated.
•      Ability to find solutions, to achieve objectives and drive to completion.
•      Self-motivator with ability to work under time pressure
•      Demonstrated ability to work independently.
•      Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•      Strong initiative and business acumen.
•      Excellent management, delegation and problem-solving skills.