Legal Counsel China and Hong Kong
Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that protect critical applications in demanding environments. Its innovative solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. In 2023, the Trelleborg Group had annual sales of approximately SEK 34 billion in around 40 countries. The Group comprises three business areas: Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Medical Solutions and Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stock Exchange since 1964 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. www.trelleborg.com
Summary of the role
Manager of legal affairs for all Trelleborg’s legal entities– across all BA:s - in China and Hong Kong (“the Jurisdiction”) on a wide range of issues, including contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, internal policies & directives, and litigation matter.
Advising the Management of the Trelleborg legal entities in the Jurisdiction on legal and compliance issues and questions related to the business activities in the Jurisdiction, particularly with respect to customers, suppliers and external legal partners.
To provide advice to Trelleborg management in the Jurisdiction on Trelleborg Policies and Directives.
A percentage of work TBD by the SVP General Counsel will be for/directed by the Trelleborg Group Legal department upon Group projects and initiatives.
Perform a variety of legal and compliance activities in accordance with the established standards of the legal profession to protect the Trelleborg’s reputation and business interests in the Jurisdiction to reduce legal risks, and help ensure it complies with all relevant laws and regulations.
Tasks and responsibilities
Contracts:
Support the sales and purchase contracts, agency and distribution agreements, NDA (contracts) and assist the sales & business development teams on the negotiation phase of the contracts.
• Prepare or review legal contracts, letters of agreement, and other documents related to a variety of trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters (for example leases, purchase agreements, non disclosure agreements) to protect the organization’s legal and business interests.
• Identify all material legal risks in contracts.
• Lead the internal legal validation of contracts in accordance with Trelleborg templates and contracting principles.
• Support the busness team in contractual dispute and litigation matters
Export control:
Ensure export compliance by Trelleborg in the Jurisdiction on the basis of the national and international regulations.
• Oversea the internal export compliance system (procedures, instructions) and advise upon all documentation to ensure that deliveries comply wth local export licence requirements.
• Ensure all export trade compliance with international export control policy and the Jurisdictional Export Control Laws
• Contribute to the external and internal compliance audits.
Data Privacy
Advise upon data privacy compliance and implemenaton of Trelleborg’s Data Privacy programme in the Jurisdictionin accordance with PIPL and other relevant data privacy laws and regulations
Other tasks:
• Applies judgement and gives advice in/on legal matters independently for operating teams across the Jurisdiction.
• Provide legal advice to managers to support that their activities, policies, business practices, and transactions comply with all relevant laws, regulations and Trelleborg Group Policies and Directives.
• To maintain an awareness of business activities and to highlight and advise on significant legal risks where these are foreseen.
• To keep up to date with changes in laws and regulations in the Jurisdiction which affect the organization’s activities and inform management as relevant.
• Assist management with contract negotiations with external parties defend the interests of the company.
• Advise management in coordination with Group Legal on claim defense from a legal/contractual standpoint and assist with reaching appropriate agreements/settlements.
• In consultation with business management and in coordination with Group Legal, as and when required, to protect and advise the organization’s interests in legal proceedings before courts, government agencies, or other authorities.
• Prepare materials for external legal counsel in coordination with Group Legal so that they are well-prepared to represent the organization in legal proceedings.
• Manage the legal parts of the 100in100 integration process for acquired entities within the Jurisdiction
• Establish contract management database(s) for Trelleborg legal entities, as relevant, in the Jurisdiction.
• Conduct legal reviews at the direction of Group Legal of Trelleborg legal entities in the Jurisdiction as required.
• Conduct trainings on different compliance matters across the Jurisdiction in coordination with Group Legal.
Education and Experience
J.D. from accredited China or International law school, membership in relevant Bar association, good standing in such bar association with no past or pending disciplinary proceedings.
At least 5 - 7 years of relevant work experience, including in-house experience is a plus. Knowledge in Medical device field is meriting.
Excellent English and Chinese spoken, read & written
Computer literate (Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams)
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