Legal Counsel

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Our client is a dynamic and growing International business with extensive manufacturing and R&D centre in. Due to continued expansion, we are seeking a legal counsel to join. It’s a fantastic opportunity to become a valuable member of the team with great short and long term careers development prospects

• Good career development
• Dynamic working Environment
• International division

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work as legal counsel, you will directly report to COO, you need to provide legal support for the company global marketing, sales, product design and development, concept acquisition and creative services groups.
Represent the company in Litigation cases and manage all phases of the process from investigation, pleadings and discovery to pre-trial, trial, settlement and appeal. Counsel the company on a broad range of legal issues, including intellectual property, licensing, marketing, advertising, promotions, social media, privacy, regulatory and compliance matters, contract interpretation. Negotiate and draft a variety of contracts, including in-licenses with inventors and entertainment companies, marketing and promotions agreements. Review and advice on product development, product packaging, and all manner of advertising and marketing materials, including television commercials, print ads, digital media campaigns, contests, sweepstakes and other promotions. Coordinate with internal legal and non-legal resources as necessary to address legal and business issues; manage external legal resources. Work directly with and communicate legal issues succinctly to senior executives, and anticipate follow-up needs.

Desired Skills and Experience:

To consider this role, you will ideally have graduated with a Law degree with license to practice law in PRC, a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience gained from large multinational corporations is required, ideally within the FMCG and manufacture sector. You are required to experience in negotiating and drafting a variety of business agreements, have outstanding oral and written communication skills and people skills. Ability to make practical evaluations of risk. Understanding of intellectual property, especially copyright and trademark laws and issues. Ability to work effectively with team members from different disciplines and to interact well with members of senior management. Flexibility and willingness to learn and independently navigate areas of unfamiliarity. Demonstrated ability to prioritize substantial and diverse workload and complete tasks within deadlines. Comfort with a collaborative and creative environment is essential.

To apply online please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. For a private and confidential discussion please call Vivian Wu on +852 3696 5931 or email your up-to-date resume in word format quoting with reference number to Vivian.Wu@reedglobal.com.