Legal Counsel
China - Mainland China - Shanghai Update time: October 13,2020
Job Description

Title: Legal Counsel

Organization: Legal, China

Location: Shanghai, PRC

Reports To: Senior Legal Counsel

Position Summary:

A Legal Counsel shall work independently, under supervision of Senior Legal Counsel, to provide substantial support on routine legal work, assess legal risks of business contracts and projects, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Legal services are generally provided to medium to large complex businesses. Duties include analysis and provision of legal advice focused on business-oriented solutions on a wide range of matters, including general commercial, manufacturing and sourcing etc. A Legal Counsel may have more than one assigned business group and several functions to counsel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts/documents that arise from the day to day operations of Thermo Fisher throughout China.
  • Advising on specific regulatory & compliance requirements specific to the life science business and medical device industry.
  • Negotiating & interfacing with external parties to represent and protect company’s best interests.
  • Reviewing & keeping updated on national and state legislation that may affect the life science business and/or medical device industry.
  • Managing claims, disputes, mediations, litigation and arbitrations if assigned to.
  • Assessing legal risks and reporting and/or escalating the same to Senior Legal Counsel.
  • Position Accountability/Scope
  • Provides timely, pro-active and practical legal advice to internal business clients.
  • Works together with Compliance, Finance, HR, Trade Compliance and Regulatory teams to ensure legal advices are available and properly provided to relevant stakeholders.
  • Advises Senior Legal Counsel of significant project developments /matters in a timely manner.

Minimum Experience and Skills Required

  • PRC LLB is required (preferred with a reputable China university), while overseas legal education background is a plus.
  • 7-9 years of working experiences while the experience in the life science business and medical device industry is a plus
  • High integrity and compliance
  • Good command of English

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