SGS is looking for high calibre candidate for our Assistant Manager (Legal). This role would be responsible for providing legal advice to the business on a variety of legal matters in compliance with laws and regulatory requirements.

The main responsibilities would be as follows:

• Review all Service Agreement/NDA/Consultancy Agreement/Sub-contracting Agreement prepared by/for SGS Clients, Suppliers, Vendors, Consultant and Sub-contractors.  Give comment and advice to Business Units (BU) and Corporate Function (CF) in legal perspective on the Terms and Conditions (T&C) to safeguard the interests of the Company
• Coordinate for Global Service Agreement escalated further to SGS Group Legal Counsel of respective Business Lines for review and comment prior execution locally
• Review T&C of all tender documents prior to submission
• Coordinate, consolidate and provide company and financial information upon request of BU for tender submission and supplier/contractor/consultant application purposes
• Give legal advice to BU and CF in relation to enquires on the use of company logo, trademark and Intellectual Property alike
• Initiate disciplinary actions for any unauthorized use of company logo, trademark and Intellectual Property without prior consent from SGS; or escalate the case to Global Legal / Corporate Security
• Be the contact point for internal and external to seek professional legal opinion/advice from local lawyer on general enquiry in relation to business matter
• Follow and coordinate all business claims/lawsuit lodged against or raised by the Company.  Advise BU to file the claim to IAS in accordance to the global guidelines on Claims Management
• Liaise and work closely with local attorney and Group Legal Counsel (if necessary) for any claim/lawsuit case proceedings
• Assist Quality Assurance (QA) and Corporate Logistics Administration (CLA) departments in handling enquiry in relation to the authentication of report/certificate upon verification by BU
• Assist to advise/develop/formulate local policies/guidelines on legal related matters
• Keep record of legal document in accordance with the local arrangement
• Review and sign documents, including but not limit to tender and agreement, on behalf of the Company’s branch office
• Involve in ad-hoc projects when necessary, including but not limited to M&A due diligence, corporate re-organization, etc.

 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, law or a related field
• 3 – 5 years’ proven experience in a legal compliance and contract review role
• Strong business acumen in a matrix company environment of a MNC
• Good knowledge of legal and business requirements and procedures
• Brilliant communication and language skills in both English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Mandarin)
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skill with different level of staff
• Able to build trust, respect and confidentiality
• Able to coordinate and motivate others in achievement of defined goals
• Occasional travel to Macau would be required

 As a caring company, SGS not only offers a competitive remuneration package but also offers staff caring items to the right candidates, including:

• 5-day Work Week
• Double Pay and Performance Bonus
• Dental and Medical Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Annual Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Marriage Leave
• On-the-Job Training
• Education and Training Subsidies
• Transportation Subsidies
• Shuttle Bus Service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Staff Activities

Interested parties please apply by submitting your full resume with expected salary and date available.

(Data received will be kept confidential and used for processing application only.)