Associate General Counsel

2 months ago

Shanghai, China Belkin International Full time

Job Description

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Job Summary:

Provide legal counsel and guidance to the organization on all legal matters across the Asia-Pacific region; supervise and coordinate work of outside attorneys and consult with them on sensitive legal issues; develop and manage budgets and supervise financial management of the Legal department.

Specific responsibilities include:

Primarily responsible for legal issues relating to PRC and Hong Kong, managing legal issues for the rest of the APAC region with outside counsel assistance where requiredOversee drafting and negotiation of contracts, including PRC and APAC-based vendor agreements, customer issues, and other agreements such as service provider, software licensing, and non-disclosure agreements.Responsible for strategizing, managing, directing, and providing comprehensive, analytical, and responsive legal expertise to company personnelWork collaboratively with other members of the Legal department including on issues with scope outside the APAC regionSupport the implementation of policies and procedures necessary to ensure compliance with applicable laws.Support the Company’s Affirmative Action initiatives, providing equal opportunity to employees and candidates.Manage the use of outside counsel to ensure effectiveness and cost efficiency.Respond to ad hoc legal questions raised by internal departments.Understand and follow company rules and regulations.Perform all other duties as assigned and required.

Core Competencies:

Legal Qualifications and Experience: Qualification and experience in commercial legal matters in the PRC are essential. Equivalent qualifications and experience in Hong Kong and/or another jurisdiction/s would be an advantage.Decision Making/Judgment: Recognize problems and respond, systematically gather information, sort through complex issues, seek input from others, address the root cause of issues, make timely decisions, make difficult decisions, use consensus when possible, and communicate decisions to others.Leadership: Lead through change and adversity, make the tough call when needed, build consensus when appropriate, motivate, and encourage others.Managing for Results: Set challenging and productive goals for the team, keep the team accountable for actions, provide leadership and motivation, provide resources and support, use checkpoints and data to track progress, and set up systems and processes to measure results.Organizational Savvy: Operate within the organization's formal and informal structures, build allies and relationships across departments, use allies to build consensus and create results, be appropriately diplomatic, understand others' roles and perspectives, and sell projects and ideas across the organization.People Development: Provide feedback and coaching, reward hard work and risk-taking, take a mentoring role, challenge and develop employees, accept mistakes, and provide visibility/opportunity.Problem Solving/Analysis: Break down problems into smaller components, understand underlying issues, simplify and process complex issues, and understand the difference between critical details and unimportant facts.Strategic Thinking/Management: Create and communicate a long-term vision, balance short and long-term goals, keep own and team's work aligned with overall goals, understand the market and predict change, understand the industry and the competition, create and adjust the strategic plan.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Recognised legal qualification, admission and experience in at least PRCSkill in staff development and performance managementAbility to supervise and coordinate the work of outside counsel and internal staffExcellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and negotiating skillsAbility to draft contracts and legal responsesAbility to provide competent legal advice on a wide range of legal and policy issues related to all aspects product manufacturing and distribution.Ability to supervise investigations, analyze information, and draw conclusionsAbility to develop and implement strategic approaches to resolution of complex or sensitive legal issues

What you’re getting into


We’ve got big collaborative spaces for your big ideas, so bring an open mind and leave your suit in the closet. We all are committed to creating unique and rewarding consumer experiences. Everyone is interested in succeeding – for the team, for themselves and for the business. Cross-functionally and across the company, everyone has common goals and aspires to be their best.


You will learn something new or at least look at things differently every day. There are so many smart and creative people around that you’ll be motivated to pursue the ideal. 


Team spirit is infectious. Belkin is an extremely open workplace, where communication is essential. Not every idea will be accepted, but you’ll be asked for your point of view. Innovation thrives on multiple and varied levels. At Belkin we challenge conventional wisdom and refuse to accept that something cannot be done.


We are committed to diversity. Belkin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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Location:

Shanghai City, Shanghai

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