Manager, Legal and Compliance (CHI-406)

ABOUT US

Founded in 1934, the British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.

We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Last year we reached over 65 million people directly and 731 million people overall including online, broadcasts and publications.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AND WHY

As the Manager of legal and compliance, you will be providing legal and compliance support to ensure the China exams business entity is compliant in all areas of contractual, statutory and regulatory compliance. Meanwhile, you will also provide legal and compliance support to other British Council entities in China, assist the Director Relations, Reporting and Risk in managing and reporting all risks.

WHAT IS INTERESTING ABOUT IT

You can take pride in the fact that you will be part of an excellent team that proactively monitor, identify and evaluate risks and advise on alternatives or mitigating solutions to safeguard the interests of British Council China. You will be a trustworthy adviser to the British Council China management team on all legal compliance matters.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

To qualify for the role, you will need to have:

1. English communication Skills: speaking, listening, writing and listening at Proficiency Level C1 (Aptis, IELTS 7 or equivalent); Chinese communication Skills: speaking, listening, writing and listening at Proficiency Level C1 (HK5 or equivalent)

2. Bachelor's degree (LLB) is essential, Master in law /PRC Bar Exams is preferred

3. Demonstrable experience of working in the legal field in law firm(s), and/or in the corporate sector

4. Sound knowledge of Chinese legal system and practices; legal document drafting skills

5. Excellent negotiation skills, sufficient knowledge of contract and company law; sufficient knowledge of dispute resolution in China

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• Payband 7

• 22 days of paid Annual Leave

• Accident Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplementary Medical Insurance and Overseas Business Travel Insurance

• Supplementary pension saving scheme available after 2 years' consecutive service

• Social Security Insurance and Housing Fund

In return, the British Council offers an international working environment and growth prospects for the future as part of a rapidly expanding organisation.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 24 Mar 2019 (23:59 UK time)

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This is an interesting, absorbing role where you can work to support us building awareness of the British Council in delivering to the needs of our customers.

ABOUT THE BRITISH COUNCIL

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.

KINDLY TAKE NOTE

While various measures have been put in place by the government to help curb pollution in China, there are still potential health issues associated with the poorer air quality. The British Council does its utmost to provide a working environment that minimises employees’ exposure to pollutants, however, anyone wishing to work in the cities of Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou or Chongqing should be aware of the situation.

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