Sr. Legal Counsel (Sole) - A globally premium retail Brand

Shanghai Permanent View Job Description
Provide daily legal assistance in the defined area, stay abreast of developments and changes in the laws relating to company businesses.Be in charge of internal and external legal affairs in the company and contract management.
  • A globally recognized premium fashion and lifestyle brand
  • Oversee greater china overall legal work, including taiwan market.

About Our Client

  • A globally recognized premium fashion and lifestyle brand.

Job Description

  • Identify, manage and advise on legal and compliance matters and work closely with the business units to identify, evaluate, communicate on and effectively manage legal risks.
  • Liaise with external lawyers on litigation including recommendation and management of external counsel.
  • Regularly communicate with and report to the Group Legal Dept. in France on the main legal activities and comply with and implement where relevant the Group standards.
  • Collect, issue and manage (signatures, archiving…) relevant legal documents including contracts, trademark & company information. Provide comments and suggestions for improvement regarding the existing company legal risks.
  • Draft, review and modify different contracts and legal files.
  • Monitor the implementation of all contracts.
  • Assist the anti-counterfeiting activities coordinated by the Group IP Dept.
  • Deal with product-related issues and manage customer complaints and administrative procedures.
  • Manage Insurance and accident insurance claims.
  • Deal with the company registration, licensing and all other registration matters (branches…).

The Successful Applicant

  • University bachelor degree, major in law in China.
  • Experience in Chinese laws and regulations and practice with around 10 years relevant working experience.
  • Industry background in Fashion, Retail, Premium/Luxury goods or FMCG is preferred; solid knowledge in franchising or similar distribution models is a plus.
  • Open minded and communicative, proactive, organized, easy-going, solution-oriented & problem-solving mentality.
  • Close to business and be professional business partner.
  • Chinese people, fluent English; excellent communication and drafting skills in both English and Chinese.
  • Good ability in operating MS office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point etc).

What's on Offer

  • Stable platform.
  • Permanent employment contract.
  • Sole counsel in Greater China.
Contact
Janice Xi
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7138479
Phone number
+8621 6026 8094

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Commercial
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Janice Xi
Consultant phone
+8621 6026 8094
Job Reference
JN-112026-7138479

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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