General Legal Counsel, Asia

Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory:
• Provide expert legal advice and support on a wide range of commercial matters, including contracts, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, company restructuring and corporate governance.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and ensure the company's operations adhere to local laws and regulations in the Region.
• Contract Management:
• Lead the legal team to draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including supply agreements, distribution agreements, service contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Ensure that all contracts are legally sound and align with the company's strategic objectives.
• Risk Management:
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the company's operations in the Region.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies and policies to protect the company's interests.
• Assist the internal audit team to take corrective action on its findings to mitigate risks.
• Assist in internal investigations.
• Dispute Resolution:
• Manage and resolve commercial disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
• Work closely with external legal counsel when necessary to handle complex legal matters.
• Corporate Governance:
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and best practices
• Advise the board of directors and senior management on corporate governance issues.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Monitor and interpret changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company's operations in the Region.
• Develop and implement compliance programs to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Training and Development:
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
• Foster a culture of legal awareness and compliance within the organization.
• IP Protection:
• Work closely with the global IP team to develop appropriate strategies and take strong actions to effectively curb counterfeiting activities and protect our brands and patents.
• Team Management:
• Recruit and retain talent team members, provide coaching and training to team members to help them grow.
• Government Relation support:
• Assist in dealing with government relations matters when needed.
• Key Capabilities:
• LLM, Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from a recognized institution.
• Previously licensed to practice law in China (or at least passed the China Bar exam) or other relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in commercial law, with a significant portion of that experience in the Region.
• Strong knowledge of commercial, corporate, and regulatory laws in the Region and certain knowledge and experiences in handling lP related matters is a plus.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex legal matters and negotiations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Experience in team building and management.
• Fluency in both Chinese (Mandarin) and English is required.
• Preferred Attributes:
• Experience working in a multinational corporation; experience in a top-tier law firm will be a plus
• Strong understanding of the business and cultural landscape of the Region.
• Ability to manage a legal team and can work independently and as part of a team.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• And More:
• We want our company to be a place you'll want to be - and stay. Being part of our team means you'll get to:
• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a weal

Additional Information

General Legal Counsel, Asia Come Make the World With Us It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's beloved brands, including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, CUB CADET®, STANLEY® and BLACK+DECKER® The Job As a General Legal Counsel, Asia, you'll get to: The General Legal Counsel will lead legal operations across Asia/APR (the "Region"), encompassing Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. This role will be responsible for leading and developing a regional legal team and providing comprehensive, commercially focused legal support to all business units and functions across the Region. The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record of managing regional legal teams in complex environments, with the ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on as needed. Success in this role will require proven people leadership, sound business judgment, excellent communication skills and strong problem-solving capability to deliver consistent, high-quality legal support across the Region.

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