Legal & Compliance Counsel, North Asia

Job Details

Job Title: Legal & Compliance Counsel, North Asia

Location: Shanghai, China

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Role

We are seeking a highly qualified North Asia Legal & Compliance Counsel to manage legal and compliance matters, with a primary focus on China and regional support across North Asia (Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Japan and South Korea).

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, distribution and agency agreements, procurement contracts and other commercial documentation, in line with internal templates and risk guidelines.
• Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice on contract interpretation, risk allocation and compliance with internal policies and approval processes.
• Advise on corporate governance, anti-bribery/anti-corruption (ABAC), sanctions and export controls, data privacy, cybersecurity, trade compliance and other applicable regulations in the region.
• Support the implementation of global and regional compliance programmes, including policies, training and compliance awareness initiatives.
• Support corporate matters such as entity maintenance, governance and restructuring projects, in collaboration with APAC Paralegal or external counsel where required.
• Manage disputes and litigation, coordinating with and supervising external counsel as required.
• Provide legal and compliance support on regional projects and initiatives (e.g. integration projects, assets or legal entity structuring projects), as needed.
• Contribute to legal operations and efficiency initiatives, including contract standardisation, digitisation (e.g. contract management systems), and process improvements.

Skills

• Pragmatic, hands-on and solutions-oriented
• Strong attention to detail and well organized
• Confident, calm and able to operate independently
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented across geographies
• Down-to-earth, authentic and non-hierarchical mindset

Job Requirements

• PRC practicing lawyer qualification preferred; candidates with substantial experience advising on PRC law in-house or in private practice will also be considered.
• 6–8 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a combination of private practice and in-house experience in a multinational environment (experience in manufacturing and/or distribution is a plus).
• Prior experience in a reputable law firm would be a plus.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise between multiple tasks and demands, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Exercise sound judgment and appropriately escalate high-risk or complex matters to the APAC Legal & Compliance Director.
• Native or business-level fluency in Mandarin and English is mandatory.

About Caldic

At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.

We offer:

• Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
• An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
• The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more

We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com

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Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.