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VF Corporation Associate Counsel, Corporate (APAC) in Shanghai, China

Competency Requirements :

Behavioral Competencies -

(Please refer to VF guiding principles)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)

• Hands-on and results- oriented

• Team player and the ability to work independently

• Communication and influence globally and regionally

• Bold and creative thinking

• Able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines

Functional Competencies –

List down specific set of functional skills required to perform in this role

  • Deep understanding of contract law and corporate law across APAC and be able to draft and review contracts in both English and Chinese.

  • Interprets and explains information to audiences who are not familiar with the subject matter often requiring persuasion.

Key Result Areas:

In particular, the Associate Counsel will work on and support the Senior Counsel and the rest of the Legal Team with the following activities.

  • Draft and review various legal agreements, focusing on real estate, indirect procurement, service providers and labor and employment.

  • Prepare and administer intercompany agreements to ensure compliance with data sharing, and tax structuring, in compliance with local laws and shareholder agreements.

  • Support the Senior Counsel in deal facilitation, including due diligence, negotiations, contract execution, and post-closing activities.

  • Work closely with other legal counsels on corporate secretarial activities, contributing to a cohesive legal strategy.

  • Keep abreast of relevant legal developments in contracts and civil procedure within the APAC region.

  • Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders as well as VF brand representatives.

  • Conduct audits and plan remedial actions across VF’s organizational practices.

  • Contribute to educational, communication, and training initiatives within the Corporate Business area.

  • Undertake additional corporate legal tasks as directed by the Senior Counsel, in line with business requirements.

Experience

Minimum Relevant Experience: Minimum of 4 years legal experience in corporate group of law firms or corporate law department of MNCs.

Minimum Supervisory Experience: N/A

Academic Qualifications

Minimum Degree Held: Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws from an accredited law school in APAC

Subject Expert In:

Certifications Required : Bar certificate in any of the major jurisdictions in APAC, i.e. Singapore, Mainland China, Hong Kong.

Language Proficiency:

  • Fluent in English, Chinese or any Asian Languages, both oral and written.

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