Job summary:

As a Legal Counsel – APAC you will be responsible for proactively supporting all Newell Brands divisions operating in the Asia-Pacific region on a broad range of legal matters relating to their day to day commercial, regulatory and supply chain activities. This role will be based in Shanghai and report to the Managing Counsel – APAC.

Key responsibilities:

• Negotiating and advising on commercial agreements, including distribution, agency, sales, concession, franchise, wholesale, procurement and supply chain.

• Managing and advising on commercial disputes.

• Reviewing and advising on marketing and advertising materials, claims, packaging, communications, competitions and promotions.

• Advising on product quality, packaging and labeling matters.

• Advising on consumer and product regulatory issues.

• Supporting U.S. based Ethics and Compliance team, including advising on ethics investigations and matters in the region.

• Coordinating with and providing general local support to U.S. attorneys on specialist legal matters, including intellectual property, labor and employment, corporate secretarial and litigation issues.

• Providing internal training on a range of legal topics.

• Managing entity incorporation documents and certificates, company chops and contract management.

• Providing support for corporate governance and secretarial matters, including executing corporate resolutions and supporting certificate renewals.

• Providing general support to global and local customs teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Legal Degree
• 3+ years relevant experience preferred
• Licensed to practice in China or Hong Kong
• English language proficiency, including the ability to draft contract provisions in English
• Hands-on legal professional possessing outstanding technical, analytical skills, communication and influencing skills

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in commercial law

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal management and outside parties

• Legal practitioner with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proactive and dynamic team player, with a high level of energy and ability to work independently

• Ability to work in an organized, detailed manner under tight deadlines

• Proficient in use of office software

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