Senior Director, Legal - Apac

POSITION SUMMARY : Gates Corporation, a leading global manufacturing company, is looking for an experienced corporate attorney to support Gates’ operations and business lines in its APAC region (including Greater China). The attorney will advise on Company commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, operations matter, joint ventures, employment/labor, corporate governance and M&A. The position is also responsible for managing claims and litigation pertaining to warranty, quality, contracts, employment, etc. The attorney will report to the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Gates Corporation, with the position located in Singapore. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: including the following, other duties maybe assigned: Commercial Contracts/Corporate Transactions (50%) Drafting and management of corporate contractual process including review of material contracts in the region. Advises on M&A and JV activities within the region. Conducts due diligence as necessary to support commercial and corporate transactions. Manages any claims and litigations related to commercial, operations and product liability matters, including proactive management of outside counsel expenses and active participation in strategy decisions and outside counsel’s preparation of court filings. Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance (25%): Prepares, delivers and implements country and enterprise specific training on relevant and topical issues including, but not limited to, anti-corruption and export controls. Reviews and updates regional policies. Advises on import/export compliance for global products in the APAC region. Advises on the application of various global environmental and product safety regulatory schemes applicable in the APAC region. Advises on corporate governance matters and general regulatory reporting requirements. Prepares the annual APAC legal budget. Employment and Labor (including advice, claims and litigation) (25%): Acts as a point pers…