Providing overall leadership and management of all corporate and commercial legal matters.
Participating as a member of management for providing legal and business counsel and upholding high ethical standards and legal considerations which must be taken into account when decisions are made.
Advising the Company on the litigation risks of possible business decisions, providing preventive counseling with respect to the legal risks associated with business practices.
Provide accurate, prompt and robust legal advice to the business on day to day operational matters and on mergers and acquisitions (where applicable) while ensuring legal risks are identified and managed.
Ensuring adequate protection of the organisation’s intellectual property protection
Instructing and managing external lawyers and legal costs with the approval of Management.
Providing legal training and updates on new laws and regulations in accordance with the business needs.
Develop, implement, maintain and monitor the compliance activities of the Company to ensure the Management and employees are aware of and are trained to comply with anti bribery and other relevant regulations and SATS’ policies.
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, with a particular focus on contracts for the aviation industry. Has to handle legal matters that involve Labour and Company law including dealing with the various levels of governmental and quasi-governmental authorities.
Special projects including research and reports as requested by Management.
Corporate Secretariat Function
Undertake the secretariat functions of the Company and any subsidiaries, joint ventures, associated companies and affiliates incorporated in China
Schedule, plan and organise adhoc/quarterly Board and other committee meetings in consultation with the shareholder representatives in Singapore
Prepare the agenda and draft minutes of Board and other committee Meetings
Prepare and undertake all governmental and other filings and record keeping for all corporate secretarial matter
Assist to compile and distribute presentation matters for Board and other committee meetings
Ensure complete hard copy documentation is kept at corporate secretarial department and timely updating of soft copies onto the shared point folder
Assist in the preparation of Annual Report/ Summary Financial Report and Circular to Shareholders
Provide information and assistance as required by the corporate secretariat and Finance teams of the shareholders.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS LLB Graduate from a recognised university in China Must be called to the Bar and be an Advocate of the High Court Must be qualified to be appointed and act as a Company Secretary
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE At least 5 to 8 years of Legal and Corporate Secretarial experience gained through a combination of major law firm and in house experience as a legal counsel working in China. Good knowledge of Company Law and regulations, Labour Law and Taxation is a must Experience in Food Industry is an added advantage. SKILLS AND ABILITIES For a successful role, he/she should have the following traits: Good Legal and analytical skills Ability to provide independent advice to Management on highly technical matters. Demonstrate success in managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of the Company. Good command of the Chinese and English language Able to translate documents from English to Chinese and vice versa.