Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
1 day ago
Legal Counsel
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Would you like to become part of the world's most international company?

A company that pioneered cross-border express delivery in 1969 and is now active in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Do you want to be part of a company that connects people worldwide? And the more people we connect, the better life will be on our planet.

Do you want to make a difference? Then come to our & quot; Insanely Customer Centric & ldquo; Team and become a Certified International Specialist!

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About DHL Group and Legal Services:

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DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

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DHL Legal Services offers all business partners worldwide solution-oriented legal advice. We provide comprehensive support in contracts, negotiations, and processes with customers and suppliers as well as in general litigation and commercial law matters.

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In a matrix organization, Legal Services is organized on the one hand according to regions and on the other hand according to global cross-sectional topics. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our APAC region.

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Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Legal? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of Legal colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.

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We are looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in APAC at Hong Kong, China.

\nYOUR TASKS\n

Working Location: Ngau Tau Kok

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The Senior level legal professional is responsible for negotiating complex contracts or advising the businesses served within a region/sub-region/country or cluster of countries on relevant legal matters. Responsible for defining and recommending legal strategies and objectives designed to mitigate the organization's legal exposure in area of responsibility. Works with manager to establish best in class legal processes and procedures to assure business objectives are met and MajOR legal opportunities and risks are identified, exploited or mitigated.

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Responsibilities:

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· Advise members of business on legal and related risks associated with DHL's operations in area of responsibility.

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· Involved in providing a comprehensive \"\"one stop shop\"\" for subject matter legal expertise to one or more DHL business units in area of responsibility.

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· Review legal analyses and technical reports. Make recommendations to senior and Executive management on how to respond to legal issues or proposed changes in laws and regulations.

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· Review and approve legal contracts, letters of agreement, and other documents related to a variety of trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters (e.g., loans, leases, purchase agreements, acquisitions, divestitures, employment contracts) to protect the organisation's legal and business interests.

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· Advise business on legal trends and developing areas of law.

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· Design and implement legal risk mitigation strategies in own area of responsibility.

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· Work with supervisor to manage all aspects of internal and external legal spend in area of responsibility.

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· May assist with budget preparation for legal function in area of responsibility

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· Responsible for assuring organization's legal interests are best represented and protected in customer, vendor and third party contracts; active participant in negotiating such contracts in area of responsibility.

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· Responsible for defending the organization's legal interests in litigation and claims in area of responsibility which may include external legal spend in sub-region with highest level responsibility.

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· Conversant with and understanding of legal technology and its potential use in delivering legal services

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REQUIREMENTS\n

Education Level

\n\nUniversity law degree\nProfessional law qualifications\n\n

Experience Level

\n\nSolid understanding of DHL's business operations; goals and strategies in area of responsibility\nSubject matter expert with ability to apply legal knowledge and expertise in business environment\nStrong analytical and interpersonal skills\nHong Kong qualified solicitor with at least 6 years of legal practice either within commercial law firm or in house legal department\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese\nWork experience in the express and logistics industry will be an advantage\nHong Kong qualified solicitor with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience in law firm or working experience as an in-house legal counsel\n\nOUR OFFER\n\nGreat opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world\nInternational and virtual environment\nFlexibility and great opportunity to learn\nTempting Compensation and benefits\n\n

Do you see a personal challenge in these versatile and responsible tasks? Then apply now!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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