Corporate Counsel, APAC

Overview

Legal counsel providing corporate, compliance, and contract support across APAC.

Key Responsibilities

• policy development
• corporate governance
• compliance support
• contract drafting
• litigation assistance
• employment law

Tasks

-You will work with market-leading clients and have the backing of a leading international firm. -Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement legal policies and procedures. -Provide guidance on corporate governance, business formation, and general corporate law matters within the North American region. -Support regional compliance initiatives related to privacy, data security, and other regulatory requirements. -Support the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts and professional services agreements. -Assist with commercial litigation matters, including dispute resolution and legal risk assessments. -Work closely with external counsel as needed and support internal legal projects. -Monitor legal developments affecting the business and advise on necessary updates or changes. -Advise on employment issues, including employment law, immigration compliance, and related HR legal matters.

Requirements

• 10+ years
• legal research
• project management
• mandarin
• executive communication
• construction

What You Bring

-Experience with communication to executive level. -Experience in a Building Construction or Professional Services Industry highly regarded -Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to nonlegal partners up and down the corporate chain. -Excellent legal research and writing skills. -10 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. -Fluent in English and essential to speak at least one the following languages Mandarin, Cantonese or Korean. -Strong problem solving skills, project management and business acumen. -Ability to work across domestic and global time zones. -Ability to work well under pressure. -Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment. -Experience working in Australia, New Zealand and Asia (South Korea, Macau or Shanghai). -Ability to work with minimal supervision, function autonomously and take initiative.

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Benefits

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

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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