Director, Legal Asia Pacific and Greater China Singapore, Singapore

2 weeks ago

Singapore Brenntag Specialities Full time
Director, Legal Asia Pacific and Greater ChinaDirector, Legal Asia Pacific and Greater China

Our team in Singapore currently has an opening for a Director, Legal Asia Pacific and Greater China

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary:

This is your opportunityto join one of Germany's most impactful companies in the DAX-40 and be anintegral member of the APAC Leadership Team BRENNTAG, theworld's largest chemical distributor with a market cap of EUR 11 billion is hiringa bilingual HEAD OF LEGAL (15-PQE) to lead the legal function in the Asia-Pacific& China region. If you are inspirational, competent and a strategic-thinkerfamiliar with the legal landscape in this region.

Job Description:

  • To provide legal and strategic advisory to Regional Presidents, Board of Directors (JVs and subsidiaries) and Head of Functions in Asia-Pacific (including Greater China).
  • To mentor and supervise a team of generalist legal counsel & corporate secretary located across SEA and South Asia, ensuring seamless legal operations and compliance.
  • To draft, manage and negotiate complex commercial agreements and act as point-of-escalation for regional counsel, ensuring all contracts meet the company's requirements, regulatory regime and mitigate potential risks.
  • To lead and manage the legal aspects of all M&A transactions and joint ventures, from due diligence through to deal closing and integration.
  • To provide strategic legal advice to senior management on a variety of legal and business issues, including corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
  • To develop and implement legal strategies and processes to support the company's business objectives and transformation plans.
  • To act as a key advisor to the Group General Counsel, assisting with the development and execution of the company's global legal & corporate strategy.
  • To monitor for changes and developments in laws and regulations and proactively assist in the development of forward-thinking strategies to effectively navigate those changes.
  • To manage litigation/ investigations and to liaise with external lawyers, managing costs of external lawyers in relation to matters in litigation, coordinating information from Company to external lawyers.
YOUR PROFILE

Education: Bachelor of Laws Degree (minimum) from a top-tier university(Common Law).

Qualifications: Holderof a valid Attorney/ Legal Practitioner License in a Common Lawjurisdiction.

Language: Excellentcommand of English and Mandarin (spoken and written).

Experience:

  • 15-PQE (min) as an admitted Attorney/ Legal Practitioner,with solid training in both private practice (min 5 years) and MNC in-houseexperience. Practical experience in various jurisdictions is preferred(international background to cover the challenges of the whole region)
  • M&A process and transactionalagreements (verified drafting skills)
  • Regulatory/Antitrust and Competition Law
  • Contracts Law (verified drafting skills)
  • Corporate Governance
  • General Corporate and Commercial Law

Characteristics and Traits:

  • This role requires a strategic thinker with negotiation, leadership, andmanagement skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects under tighttimeline and handle highly confidential information;
  • You must be a confident speaker andnot afraid to voice opinion/ interfere when necessary (yet observing culturalnorms and show respect to senior members of the Company; JV Partners).
  • You must have the abilityto work independently without daily supervision and be a well-articulatedperson with enthusiasm for the legal profession and BT values.
  • You are someone who is diligent,meticulous, and analytical, with ability to exercise judgement to identify andescalate issues;
  • You must have superiorcommunication skills required with the ability to clearly and diplomaticallyarticulate issues, solutions and rationale.
  • You are someone whovalue in-person meetings and are sociable.
  • You must have integrity and remain independent at all times.

Travel Requirements:

  • You are able and comfortable to travel on short notice,on a frequent basis (seasonal).
  • Familiarity and comfort inworking with stakeholder from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds
INTERESTED?

We look forward receiving your application.

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks.We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety..

Headquartered in Essen, Germany and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.

As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company's mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.

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