Associate Manager, Junior Legal Counsel (Based in Shanghai)

What you'll be doing?

You will report to and work closely with the Head of Legal for China, in supporting DFS' business footprint within the PRC.  In doing so, you will also work alongside other Legal & Compliance Department (“LCD”) members around the world as well as outside counsels and in accordance with the established LCD practices.

• Preparing and reviewing commercial agreements in English and Chinese, including retail leases, property management, store construction/design /maintenance/remodel and other real estate related agreements.
• Assisting in advising the company on its legal and compliance matters in the PRC.
• Working closely with DFS Global Data Protection Officer ("DPO") and assisting on China data privacy protection and compliance in the PRC.
• Preparing documentation for the maintenance and/or formation of corporate entities.
• Working in tandem with LCD to deliver and enforce internal DFS policies and guidelines.
• Preparing legal training materials and conducting trainings.
• Updating standard contract templates.
• Managing legal knowledge database.
• Coordinating with outside counsels and corporate secretarial firms.
• Assisting with the handling of legal billing and budget.
• Other responsibilities as determined by managers to support various business priorities.

Key Internal Business Partners: China Business Development, China Store Operations, Global DPO, IT and Data departments, Marketing, E-commerce, Merchandising

Ideal Candidate

• Law Degree ideally from reputable law school in the PRC, with PRC practicing certificate
• At least 3-5 years PQE with experience in major national or international law firms in the PRC and/or in a corporate legal team of an MNC in the PRC
• Experience in retail, real estate, consumer products / fashion.
• Excellent verbal, and written communication skills in Chinese and English
• High proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Demonstrate knowledge of PRC corporate and commercial law, including company secretarial matters.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and a high energy level with an ability to handle a fast-paced, vigorous schedule.
• Be able to travel as needed in China.