Legal Counsel for International Affairs

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated In-House Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team at a leading biologics Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). The successful candidate will advise international legal affairs of the company with a focus on supporting cross-border transactions and providing expert advice on global legal compliance programs to help ensure the company's strategic transactions and operations comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

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Cross-Border Transaction Legal Support

· Advise on all legal aspects of cross-border transactions, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, drafting, and closing of deals.

· Coordinate with external counsel, internal stakeholders, and counterparties to ensure smooth execution of transactions.

· Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, and other strategic alliances.

· Support post-merger integration from a legal perspective, including contract novation, regulatory filings.

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Trade Sanctions and Export Control Compliance

· Establish and refine company's trade sanction and export control framework.

· Develop, implement, and maintain internal policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure ongoing compliance.

· Monitor and interpret global trade sanctions, export control laws, and related regulatory developments relevant to the company's operations.

· Advise business units on the impact of sanctions and export controls for daily operation.

· Conduct internal review and risk assessments related to potential sanctions or export control violations.

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Other General International Legal Affairs Support

· Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements.

· Provide legal support for other corporate and compliance matters as needed.

· Liaise with regulatory authorities and industry bodies as required.

· Cooperate with local in-house counsel for company's global legal initiative.

Education, skills and qualities

· Law degree (JD, LLM) from a recognized institution, U.S. bar is a must.

· Minimum 10 years of PQE in law firm or company headquarter.

· Demonstrated experience managing complex transactions and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.

· Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Fluency in English.