Head of Legal, Greater China
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Position located in Shanghai
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Reports to APAC General Counsel and dotted line to China Country Manager
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Five direct reports (3 legal counsels and 2 legal specialists)
Key responsibilities:
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Act as a strategic partner to the business leaders of Straumann’s China and Taiwan sales and manufacturing operations. Support Straumann’s business in the distributor market Hong Kong and Macau.
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Provide legal guidance, risk assessment for, support and recommendations in key decision making
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Work in multidisciplinary teams with responsibility for all Greater China legal matters
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Work closely with Compliance team
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Lead and inspire a high-performance legal team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
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Nurture a culture of accountability, integrity and continuous learning, encourage innovation and excellence among team members
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Actively promote and defend the interests of Straumann
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Act as a business partner advising and supporting our sales and manufacturing operations and business to achieve our objectives while being involved from start to finish in all relevant matters
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Closely cooperate with various local and APAC stakeholders to ensure seamless and effective coordination and interaction
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Work with stakeholders to identify, assess and mitigate potential risk to the business
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Draft, review and negotiate all sorts of strategic and other commercial agreements
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Corporate housekeeping, support in M&A projects, integration of newly acquired companies
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Advise on new laws and regulations
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Support business development initiatives, investments and partnerships, ensure sustainable growth and profitability
Qualifications:
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Qualified lawyer admitted to the China Bar
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Minimum of 10 years’ professional experience (Prior in-house experience in the medtech or pharmaceutical industry preferred. Experience in a law firm considered an advantage)
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Strong proficiency in English (written and spoken)
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Digitally savvy, with the ability to leverage legal tech solutions and drive efficiency through technology
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Strong business acumen with the ability to act as a strategic partner to senior management
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High personal integrity
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Strategic thinking combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
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Ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed, and multicultural environment
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Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into clear business guidance
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Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory landscape
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Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
