Legal Counsel
About the Company
Hailide International (Singapore)Pte Ltd. serves as the international headquarters of Zhejiang Hailide NewMaterial Co., Ltd. ("Hailide Group") and supports Hailide Group'sglobal business development efforts.
Hailide Group was established in2001 and has been listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange since 2008 under thestock code 002206. The Company is renowned for its manufacture and distributionof high-quality textile products, including polyester industrial filament, plastic materials, cord fabrics, etc. Known for its consistent productexcellence, Hailide Group is a global leader in the industry, supported by astate-of-the-art, wholly-owned research and development centre that drives itsinnovation and maintains its leadership position. Hailide Group’s officialwebsite is https://www.halead.com/en.
Responsibilities
- Overseas Legal, Compliance &Corporate Governance
- Support headquarters in enhancing theGroup’s overseas legal, compliance and corporate governance practices,including policies, procedures, internal controls and risk managementmechanisms, and support their implementation across overseas entities andbusiness operations.
- Monitor legal and regulatorydevelopments in key overseas markets, identify potential legal and compliancerisks, and provide practical recommendations to headquarters and relevantbusiness teams.
- Support the development and delivery oflegal and compliance guidelines, training and awareness programs for overseasentities and business teams.
- International Legal Advisory andContract Management
- Providelegal advice on overseas operations, corporate governance, investments andcapital projects, working with local counsel on entity matters, projectapprovals and transaction documents where needed.
- Draft,review and negotiate cross-border sales, procurement, distribution, agency,logistics, OEM, equipment and service agreements. Address key terms such aspayment security, quality, liability, insurance and dispute resolution.
- Reviewoverseas employment, sales agency and consultancy agreements, and advise onrelated hiring, authority, compensation, termination and compliance risks.
- Supportoverseas investment and construction projects through legal due diligence,contract review and advice on project milestones, claims and exit arrangements.
- Trade and Business Compliance
- Adviseon sanctions and export control risks, including restricted-party screening,end-user and end-use checks, licensing questions and escalation of potentialred flags.
- Workwith relevant teams on customs classification, valuation, origin and traderemedy issues affecting cross-border transactions or supply chain changes.
- Conductrisk-based due diligence on distributors, agents, consultants and other thirdparties, and advise on anti-bribery, conflicts of interest and appropriatecontractual safeguards.
- Legal Risk Management
- Adviseon data privacy, cross-border data transfers, intellectual property andprotection of confidential business and technical information.
- Supportlegal reviews relating to supplier due diligence, product quality, warranties,customer complaints, recalls and product liability.
- Assistwith overseas claims, disputes and regulatory inquiries, including evidencepreservation, coordination with external counsel and tracking of matter costs.
- Business Partnership and LegalOperations
- Providepractical legal support for negotiations, project reviews and audits, includingon-site support when required.
- Maintainrelevant contract templates and legal guidance, monitor legal developments inkey jurisdictions, and provide targeted training to business teams.
- Communicateclear recommendations to headquarters and regional teams, and escalatesignificant legal or compliance risks in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- Education and ProfessionalQualification
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law and a recognized legal professional qualification. A master’s degree in Law or overseas study or work experience is an advantage.
- Professional Experience
- At least 8 years of experience in an in-house legal role or private practice, including working on cross-border transactions, international trade or overseas manufacturing projects.
- Experience in manufacturing, automotive supply chains, textiles, new materials or chemicals is an advantage. Experience with projects in Vietnam, the US or the EU is also valued.
- Legal and Commercial Expertise
- Strong knowledge of international commercial contracts and dispute resolution, with practical experience in relevant areas such as sanctions, export controls, customs and rules of origin, anti-bribery, data privacy, intellectual property, supply chain compliance and product liability.
- Ability to assess and prioritize risks, manage legal matters and external counsel, and give business teams clear, practical advice.
- Experience in developing or enhancing legal and compliance programs for European and/or U.S. operations is preferred.
- Language Skills
- Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to independently draft and revise English-language contracts, conduct negotiations and work with overseas counsel.
- Proficiency in Chinese to communicate with headquarters stakeholders and review Chinese-language documents.
- Personal Attributes
- Sound judgment, integrity and discretion, with strong communication skills across cultures and the ability to work under pressure. Willingness to travel for business when required.