Legal Counsel

Overall Responsibilities :

Participate and support Ford’s transactions, deals, cooperation projects and other growth plan;

Provide legal support to the business operations of Ford China and its affiliates;

Work closely with various business functions, including Marketing, Sales & Services, Purchasing, Digital, etc.;

Provide legal advice and analysis on product and digital marketing, marketing compliance review, purchasing procedures, agreements and disputes including template, deviation review, disputes with suppliers, etc.;

Draft, interpret and assist to enforce corporate procedures and policies;

Draft, review, and translate legal documents in both Chinese and English;

Conduct legal research and analysis in connection with the assigned working responsibility;

Other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification Requirements :

Undergraduate from a reputable PRC law school is a must, Master of Law preferred;

A law degree from an Anglo-American jurisdiction strongly preferred;

Minimum 4 years’ legal professional experience in multinational corporations or reputable law firms; experiences in both preferred;

Experience with automotive industry and joint ventures preferred;

Marketing, purchasing and litigation related experience preferred;

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese; capable of drafting legal documents in both languages;

Well-organized and be able to work on his / her own under pressure and within tight deadlines;

Passage of the Judicial Exam in the PRC;

Quick learner having good analytical skills;

Good problem-solving skills in helping clients in achieving their business objectives within applicable constraints;

Demonstrated initiative with integrity, teamwork orientation, and high intelligence level.