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ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility.

ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.

Legal Region AP

Country/Region:  CN
Location: 

Shanghai, SH, CN, 201814

Req ID 64087 Shanghai, China
     

 Main Objectives:

  • Enlarge the capacity of legal department to better support legal matters of Chassis Modules Business related legal entities in China and Region Asia Pacific;
  • Support important projects, M&A transactions, governance and compliance related topics  etc. as assigned.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Serve as an experienced member of the in-house team;
  • Quick learning so as to fit into a standalone business environment of Chassis Modules Business as an inhouse legal adviser;
  • Draft, review and negotiate contracts and relevant legal documents for Chassis Modules Business legal entities4.    Provide legal support by advising on a broad range of legal issues relating to customer & supplier contracts, corporate and M&A related matters, commercial, etc.;
  • Manage and coordinate with external lawyers in arbitration & litigation cases;
  • Legal & Compliance training; 
  • Other duties and responsibilities assigned by line manager/General Counsel.

 

Requirements, skills, abilities:

  • Good legal documents drafting skills both in English and Chinese; good command in communication with good persuasive and negotiation skills; effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin
  • Familiar with general corporate culture within multinational corporation
  • Ability to solve practical problems with some creativity and work independently with minimal supervision
  • Well organized and be able to work under pressure and within tight deadlines;
  • Demonstrated initiative with integrity, teamwork orientation and high intelligence level;
  • In depth knowledge of corporate law, Chinese laws and regulations in relation to foreign investment companies;
  • Chinese Bar exam or equivalent.
  • Around 6-8 years of MNC in-house or top law firm experience, ideally combining both in-house and law firm experience. Experience in the manufacturing industry especially automobile industry is nice to have
  • Obtained LLB or LLM from top foreign or Chinese Law Schools, oversea education background is a plus
  • Top Legal English communication both in oral and written form
  • Good command in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc.


  

 

Be part of our ZF team as Legal Region AP and apply now!

Contact

Yingjun Guo

+86 21 61 211869

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