Corporate Counsel, APAC

Overview

Provide legal counsel for APAC operations, handling contracts, compliance, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• claims management
• contract drafting
• governance docs
• legal research
• policy development
• counsel management

Tasks

-Support global claims management matters. -Support human resource business partners and operations leaders by providing general legal advice on various employment law matters and immigration, including assessing legal risks and opportunities. -Support corporate governance matters including drafting board meeting minutes and resolutions for Jensen Hughes subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. -Assist with general transaction work involving intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, compliance, and privacy matters. -Support the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures within the Legal department infrastructure. -You will work with market-leading clients and have the backing of a leading international firm. -Manage outside counsel on matters as needed. -Draft, review and negotiate various commercial contracts with clients, vendors, and business partners, including master services agreements, RFP responses, commercial leases and vendor agreements. -Research and provide legal updates on industry-related legislation in all applicable jurisdictions.

Requirements

• legal research
• mandarin
• problem solving
• project management
• 8 years
• construction

What You Bring

-Excellent legal research and writing skills. -Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment. -Speaking English as well as Mandarin or Cantonese highly regarded. -Strong problem solving skills, project management and business acumen. -Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to nonlegal partners up and down the corporate chain. -Ability to work well under pressure. -Ability to work across domestic and global time zones. -8 years of general practice experience as an attorney with a law firm or in-house counsel generalist role. Employment, immigration and/or corporate transactional experience preferred. -Experience in a Building Construction or Professional Services Industry highly regarded. -Ability to work with minimal supervision, function autonomously and take initiative.

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Benefits

-Great company culture and benefits. -Flexible working arrangements and Casual Friday. -You'll have support from the leadership team and given flexibility to work where and when you want. -Career development and ongoing internal and external learning opportunities. -Five weeks annual leave and Company paid parental leave. -Regular monthly social activities and other celebratory occasions.

About Jensen Hughes

-Specializing in complex challenges involving life safety, fire protection, and security across various industries. -Expertise spans high-profile projects including airports, hospitals, and major industrial complexes. -Known for deep engineering knowledge and ability to develop innovative solutions for emergency scenarios. -Work often involves designing systems to protect lives, assets, and operations from fire, explosion, and other hazards. -In the energy sector, has worked on everything from renewable energy to nuclear power, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. -Actively involved in the development of smart cities, applying cutting-edge technology to improve infrastructure resilience. -Maintains a strong presence in both public and private sectors, serving government agencies, municipalities, and large corporations. -With offices around the world, integrates local expertise with global best practices to offer tailored solutions for clients.

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