Head of Legal Services, APAC
Solvay
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Shanghai • China
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Salary
💰 CN¥111,352 - CN¥135,737 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Executing the regional legal strategy to support Solvay’s growth in Asia Pacific, considering broader industry shifts and public sentiment.
- Leading a small, multi-jurisdictional team, fostering an environment where different perspectives drive innovative legal solutions.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to the regional leadership, delivering a broad range of legal services helping to guide Solvay’s industrial and commercial footprint in the region.
- Assessing complex risks in a shifting regulatory landscape, particularly regarding environmental stewardship, trade, and corporate integrity.
- Collaborating with global teams to protect our intellectual property and navigate complex partnerships in the region.
Requirements
- A Master’s degree in Law or equivalent professional practice is required.
- A minimum of 12 years of legal experience, with a significant focus on the Asia Pacific region and able to deliver a broad range of legal advice and documents across commercial, corporate, M&A and Intellectual Property matters (patents, licensing agreements, etc.).
- A proven track record with at least 5 years of experience of building and leading regional legal departments in an international environment.
- Authorized to practice law in China.
Benefits
- Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
- Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
- Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal strategycommercial lawcorporate lawM&Aintellectual propertypatentslicensing agreementsrisk assessmentregulatory complianceenvironmental stewardship
Soft Skills
leadershipteam managementcollaborationadvisory skillsinnovative problem solvingcommunicationperspective integrationtrust buildingstrategic thinkingadaptability
Certifications
Master’s degree in Lawauthorized to practice law in China