Legal Counsel, Asia PacificLegal Counsel, Asia Pacific
BurberryHong kong s.a.rUpdate time: November 7,2019
Job Description
INTRODUCTION
Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, Burberry is a global luxury brand with a distinctly British attitude. We are a global business with an extensive network of both owned and franchised stores across EMEIA, Asia Pacific and Americas. We are digital pioneers, and innovative technology underpins every aspect of our business, from product design to distribution and marketing. We believe that modern luxury means being socially and environmentally responsible; this mindset is core to our business and key to our long-term success.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Regional role covering countries/regions in Asia Pacific region except for mainland China
- Reviewing and drafting conveyancing and tenancy agreements for Asia Pacific region with special focus on South Asia Pacific, Japan and Korea
- Reviewing, negotiating, drafting and advising on commercial agreements including construction agreements, distribution arrangements, procurement, licence agreements, services agreements, IT agreements, supply agreements, marketing agreements and all ancillary documentation in relation thereto
- Advisory advice to management teams of local entities in Asia Pacific
- Researching legal issues and updating Legal team on new legal developments
- Managing external counsels across Asia Pacific
- Basic labour law knowledge for Hong Kong a bonus
PERSONAL PROFILE
- trained at a leading law firm with at least 6 years PQE qualified solicitor in Hong Kong
- be able to operate with minimal supervision and in direct contact with internal clients
- have experience in dealing with cross border matters involving working with foreign lawyers
- some in-house experience an advantage (whether by way of secondment or a move in-house)
- Must be fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese
- Pleasant, organised, attentive to details, strong communication skills and resilient
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