General Counsel, China

International Locations  |  Permanent

Published 17/07/2008

• Shanghai based
• Global Financial Services Institution

About Our Client
Our client is a global leader in the provision of high-quality financial products and services to customers across 55 countries.

Job Description

Continued expansion in China requires a General Counsel to work closely with the China executive team, supporting their business operations and growth plans in China.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of 3 lawyers and be responsible for all strategic and operational legal & compliance activities in China;
• Provide legal & compliance support to drive all growth activities across all business units, including new product initiatives, portfolio and business development activities and process improvement efforts;
• Work closely with the Regional General Counsel on the company's M&A activities in China; and
• Lead and drive all compliance activities to ensure a strong compliance and ethics culture, including compliance communications & training.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified lawyer from an internationally recognized university with minimum 10 years experience in an international law firm, top domestic law firm or as in-house legal counsel with an international corporate in China;
• Strong understanding of consumer finance products and the regulatory environment in China would be an advantage;
• Excellent spoken and written English and Chinese (Mandarin) together with strong interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and develop relationships at various levels within the organisation at both local, regional and global levels; and
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to lead and motivate your direct team as well as the broader organization on key legal and compliance issues.

What's On Offer
Attractive package and benefits

Apply for this job
Apply online using the form below or phone Natalie Wong  on  + 852 2530 6100  quoting jobref  H214760

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