Legal Manager (Houston, Texas, U.S.) oversees all legal affairs of the U.S. company, including but not limited to the following key responsibilities :
- U.S. Contract Drafting and Negotiation : Independently handle the drafting, review, and negotiation of various commercial contracts, including but not limited to supplier agreements, customer contracts, confidentiality agreements, service agreements, joint venture agreements, and licensing agreements.
- Corporate Governance : Manage subsidiary matters, prepare materials for board and shareholder meetings, and ensure compliance with corporate laws and regulations at both the state (Texas) and federal levels.
- Compliance and Regulatory Affairs : Advise business departments on evolving laws and regulations to ensure company operations adhere to industry standards (where applicable, specify areas such as data privacy, anti-corruption, export controls, etc.). Develop and implement internal corporate policies and compliance programs.
- Legal Research and Risk Assessment : Conduct in-depth legal research and provide clear, concise, and actionable legal advice and risk assessments on complex legal issues.
- Litigation and Dispute Management : Manage collaborations with external counsel, oversee litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution processes, and effectively control legal risks and costs.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration : Work closely with various departments such as sales, finance, human resources, and R&D to provide timely legal support for daily operations and strategic projects.
Qualifications :
Law Degree : Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.Bar Admission : Must be an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.Work Experience : At least 5–8 years of relevant experience in a reputable law firm or corporate legal department.Legal Analysis and Writing Skills : Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear and understandable business language.Excellent Communication and Negotiation Skills : Capable of effectively communicating with and influencing decisions among internal and external stakeholders.Business Acumen : Deep understanding of business needs, with the ability to provide pragmatic, business-oriented solutions.Language and Location : U.S. work authorization. Proficiency in English and Chinese as working languages. Ability to work onsite in Houston.法务经理(美国德州休斯敦)统筹美国公司的所有法务工作,包括但不限于以下
主要职责:
1. 美国合同起草与谈判: 独立负责各类商业合同的起草、审阅和谈判,包括但不限于供应商协议、客户合同、保密协议、服务协议、合资协议及许可协议。
2. 公司治理: 管理子公司事务,准备董事会和股东会会议材料,确保公司遵守德克萨斯州及联邦层面的公司法律法规。
3.合规与监管: 就不断变化的法律法规向业务部门提供建议,确保公司运营符合行业规范(如适用,可具体说明:数据隐私、反腐败、出口管制等)。制定和实施公司内部政策和合规计划。
4.法律研究与风险评估: 进行深入的法律研究,就复杂的法律问题提供清晰、简洁且具有操作性的法律意见和风险评估。
5.诉讼与纠纷管理: 管理与外部律师的合作,监督诉讼、仲裁和其他纠纷解决程序,有效控制法律风险和成本。
6.跨部门协作: 与销售、财务、人力资源、研发等多个部门紧密合作,为其日常运营和战略项目提供及时的法律支持。
任职要求:
1. 法学学位: 拥有美国知名法学院授予的法学博士学位。
2.律师执业资格: 必须是德克萨斯州律师协会的现任会员,并保持良好的执业记录。
3.工作经验: 至少5-8年在知名律所或企业内部法务部门的相关工作经验。
4.法律分析与写作能力: 能够将复杂的法律问题转化为清晰易懂的商业语言。
5. 出色的沟通与谈判技巧: 具备与内外部各方有效沟通和影响决策的能力。
6.商业头脑: 深刻理解商业需求,能够提供注重实效、以业务为导向的解决方案。
7. 有美国身份,英语能作为工作语言,能在休斯敦办公。