Job Summary:
The Legal Senior Manager will play a key role in providing strategic legal advice, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, managing risk, and supporting business objectives across Johnson Controls-Hitachi’s operations in China and the Asia-Pacific region.
This role requires a proactive, business-savvy legal professional with experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, compliance, and regulatory matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory & Risk Management
- Provide strategic legal counsel to senior management and business units.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
- Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with business goals.
Contract Management
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier, distributor, joint venture, and licensing contracts.
- Ensure contracts comply with internal policies and local laws.
Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
- Ensure compliance with local and international laws, including anti-corruption, competition, and data privacy regulations.
- Lead initiatives for corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct training sessions on compliance matters for employees and stakeholders.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Manage disputes, litigation, and arbitration cases.
- Coordinate with external legal counsel to resolve legal matters efficiently and cost-effectively.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Support due diligence, structuring, and negotiation of M&A transactions.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and mentor a team of legal professionals (if applicable).
- Foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and collaboration within the legal team.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM) from a reputable institution. Bar admission in China is mandatory.
- Experience: At least 10 years of legal experience, with a preference for experience in multinational corporations or law firms. Exposure to the HVAC or manufacturing industry is a plus.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Chinese corporate law, contract law, and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions.
- Fluency in English and Mandarin (both written and spoken).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global organization.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.