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ThermoFisher Scientific Junior Legal Counsel in Shanghai, China

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. Surrounded by collaborative colleagues, you’ll have the support and opportunities that only a global leader can give you. Our respected, growing organization has an outstanding strategy for the near term and beyond. Take your place on our strong team, and help us make significant contributions to the world.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice and mentorship to the APAC indirect sourcing team on various legal matters related to procurement, contracts, and vendor management.

  • Review and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Conduct legal research and analysis to support the team in resolving legal issues and mitigating risks.

  • Collaborate with internal partners to ensure legal requirements are met throughout the sourcing process.

  • Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to indirect sourcing activities in APAC region.

  • Provide legal support to the Hong Kong business operations, including but not limited to contract review, legal advice and risk assessment

  • Conduct legal training sessions for internal collaborators to enhance their understanding of legal requirements and standard processes.

  • Negotiating & collaborating with external parties to represent and protect company’s best interests.

  • Managing claims, disputes, mediations, litigation and arbitrations if assigned to.

  • Assessing legal risks and reporting and/or advancing the same to Legal Director.

  • Working together with Compliance, Finance, HR, Trade Compliance and Regulatory teams to ensure legal advices are available and properly provided to relevant collaborators.

  • Advising Legal Director of significant project developments /matters in a timely manner.

Minimum Experience and Skills Required

  • PRC LLB is required (preferred with a reputable China university), while overseas legal education background is a plus.

  • PRC Legal Professional Qualification Certificate. Admission to the Australian Bar is preferred

  • 3-5 years of working experiences.

  • High integrity and compliance

  • Good command of English

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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