Head of Legal Asia Pacific

Head of Legal Asia Pacific page is loaded## Head of Legal Asia Pacificlocations: Singapore - Int. Business Parktime type: 全职posted on: 今天发布job requisition id: R41104**我们提供什么**与我们一起探索拥有无限可能性的世界。与我们一起展望未来，协助我们形成创新的解决方案，使我们的世界更具有可持续性，使生活更加健康，更加有活力以及更舒适。在赢创，您有机会与 33，000 名同事一起发展与成长。除了有吸引力的职业道路和高质量的发展方案以外，我们还通过 #SmartWork 提供基于绩效的薪酬、健康促进措施以及混合与灵活的工作模式。参与进来，发挥您的强项，开辟新天地，在我们这里找到适合您的工作。**在这儿您可以直接从我们的员工这里获悉更多关于赢创的信息：****SUMMARY**You will play a key role in our APAC leadership team within the Evonik Group, one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. We are seeking a **Head of Legal MEA & AP (15+ PQE)** to lead the legal department across the Asia-Pacific region (including Japan and Korea), Greater China, and MEA. In this role, you will manage a skilled team of legal professionals based in Singapore, Shanghai, and Dubai, and be responsible for legal counsel in this growing region. Functionally, you will report directly to the Head of Group Legal in Germany. If you are an experienced, strategic thinker with deep knowledge of the legal landscape in these regions and a proven track record in managing complex legal matters and leading multinational teams, we would be delighted to hear from you.**RESPONSIBILITIES*** Provide legal counsel to the Regional President, CEOs of joint ventures and subsidiaries, business units, and functional leaders across Asia-Pacific (including Japan and Korea), Greater China, and MEA, with a focus on contract and commercial law.* Organize and oversee legal risk management in the regions to minimize potential liabilities.* Independently draft, review, and negotiate contracts, and continuously develop contract management practices.* Advise on all legal matters, including corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.* Develop and implement legal strategies and processes to support business objectives and transformation plans.* Serve as a key advisor to the Group General Counsel and Head of Group Legal for the regions, contributing to the development and execution of the global legal strategy.* Act as a trusted partner to the Group Compliance Team, ensuring adherence to laws related to antitrust, anti-money laundering, human rights obligations, and global compliance frameworks.* Monitor legal and regulatory changes in the regions and proactively support the development of forward-looking strategies.* Collaborate with the Head of Litigation in Germany to manage legal disputes and investigations in the regions, coordinate external counsel, and oversee legal costs.* Lead and support a team of experienced Senior Legal Counsels and Corporate Secretaries in SEAANZ, China, and MEA, ensuring smooth and legally sound administration.* Foster effective collaboration within the regional legal team and ensure a stable, high-performing team environment.* Ensure a consistent approach to legal advice across the regions and act as a trusted and proactive regional partner to the global legal team.* Demonstrate capability and motivation to lead transformation projects involving AI and Legal Tech solutions to advance future-oriented global legal services.**REQUIREMENTS*** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in law and master’s in law degree with a specialization in cross border and finance law or International Business law from a reputable university (Common Law jurisdiction).* **Qualifications:** Valid legal license in a Common Law country. Practical knowledge of the Chinese legal system is essential; familiarity with Japanese and Korean legal systems is highly desirable.* **Languages**: Excellent proficiency in English and Mandarin (spoken and written).* **Experience**: Minimum of 15 years of professional experience, including at least 10 years in a senior legal role within an industrial company. At least 5 years of team management experience with a proven leadership track record.**您的申请** 为了确保尽快处理您的申请以及保护环境，请您通过我们的在线申请。作为雇主，您可以在找到有关赢创的更多信息。 请将您的申请发送给 Talent Acquisition Manager，说明您的最早入职日期和薪资期望。如有疑问或需要更多信息，可拨打Evonik Candidate Support 的电话： 。**你的** **Talent Acquisition Manager:**Catherine LeeCompany isEvonik (SEA) Pte. Ltd.#J-18808-Ljbffr