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Job Description
Overview
Crocs is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join the Asia legal team to support a broad range of corporate, commercial and operational legal matters. The role partners with cross-functional teams to provide practical, business-focused legal advice, ensure compliance with applicable laws and support strategic objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
- Provide advice on general legal function matters including corporate governance, leasing, brand collaborations, social media, digital platforms, commercial contracts, employment law and product liability in a diverse, regional role.
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of legal, commercial and corporate documents and contracts.
- Review and advise on the company’s rights and liabilities under existing commercial and corporate agreements.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across diverse subject areas impacting the business in the region and ensure compliance.
- Liaise with external legal counsels on litigation matters.
- Conduct internal compliance work related to data protection, privacy, safety, labelling, amongst others.
- Advise management on statutory/regulatory issues with potential commercial and legal implications.
- Provide value-added legal advice to help manage and mitigate the risk and liability of the Asia region.
What You'll Bring to the Table
- Bachelor of Law Degree
- Minimum 10 years PQE with at least 3 years as an in-house counsel for a multinational organization.
- Good knowledge and experience in commercial law and contract negotiations.
- Commercially-savvy and have a practical approach to the practice of law.
- Must be able to think creatively and provide solutions to problems as they are encountered.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin.
- Good team player and ability to work with senior management team as well as peers.
- Well-versed with contract law in major Asian countries an advantage.
- Strong analytical, communication and drafting skills, an eye for detail.
- Prepared to travel at short notice around the region.