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Senior Legal Counsel, MNC, (Corporate or Technology background)

Superb role within a great company!
Hong Kong

Your new company
My client is a multinational FMCG group that operates a diverse portfolio of brands across the world. They are going through active transformation and expansion, hence looking for a seasoned corporate or technology lawyer to join their team.

Your Role
  • As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in advising and supporting our organisation on simple as well as complex M&A transactions; IT-related legal issues;
  • Leading negotiations and overseeing the drafting, review, and finalisation of legal documents related to M&A transactions, encompassing various agreements such as letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and ancillary contracts.
  • Addressing legal matters specific to the IT sector.
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and counterparties to ensure that legal documents accurately reflect the parties' intentions, protect the organisation's interests, and mitigate potential risks.
  • Conducting thorough due diligence examinations to identify any legal risks or liabilities associated with M&A transactions, employment matters, and IT-related contracts/documents.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to address integration and employment-related issues.
  • Maintaining meticulous records and documentation related to M&A transactions, employment matters, and TMT-related legal activities.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB, JD, or equivalent). Admitted to practise law in common law jurisdictions.
  • Minimum of 7 years' PQE working in both law firm(s) and the commercial sector.
  • Proven track record of providing legal advice and support to companies on M&A transactions and TMT-related matters, including drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and addressing employment-related matters.
  • Strong analytical abilities to identify and analyse complex legal issues arising in the context of M&A, TMT, and employment law, and to provide practical and effective solutions.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, enabling collaboration and engagement with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
  • The ability to handle multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese) is essential. Knowledge of spoken Chinese (Mandarin) is considered a plus, but not a requirement.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or for further information and a confidential discussion on this role or to find out about more opportunities in the in-house legal space, please contact Adrian Lam at Hays on +852 2230 7432 or email adrian.lam@hays.com.hk.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Location
HongKong
Specialism
Legal
Ref:
1264855

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Adrian Lam, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Hong Kong
6604-06,66/F, ICC, 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon

Telephone: +85222307432

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