We are looking for a Regional Counsel APAC to join our legal team based in Singapore.

About Barentz

Barentz is the global specialty ingredients solution provider. The company sources branded specialty ingredients from leading manufacturers worldwide and its ingredient experts provide value-added technical support which includes pre-mixing, blending, ingredient formulation and ingredient testing from its state-of-the-art, customized formulation centers and application laboratories in EMEA, Americas and Asia-Pacific.

Established in 1953, Barentz has operations in more than 70 countries with a strong presence in Europe and North America, and a rapidly growing network in Latin America and Asia-Pacific. With a turnover of €2.4 billion, the company employs over 2,700 people worldwide and serves more than 27,000 customers. For more information, visit:www.barentz.com

At Barentz, our core values drive our success: One Team, Knowledge-Driven, Strong Partners, Entrepreneurial, Change, and Integrity. We are one team with one goal – to achieve greatness together! If you’re passionate about these values and ready to make a difference, we want you on our team!

About this role

Are you ready for the next step into a dynamic legal role within a growing international business? Do you want to contribute to our strategic growth opportunities in APAC? This might interest you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and business-savvy legal professional, based in Singapore. The Regional Counsel APAC reports to the Group General Counsel in The Netherlands with a dotted line to the Regional CFO in Singapore and is a member of the Global Legal team. The Regional Counsel APAC we are looking for will provide business-minded and pragmatic legal support on all commercial, corporate, compliance, and claims-related matters.

You will be the first point of contact and business partner to all internal stakeholders and act as a project manager while working with external legal professionals within private practice.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working at a purpose-driven, fast-paced, and global company with an ambitious growth strategy for APAC.
  • Responsible position as a business partner to all divisions and company functions within the APAC region.
  • You will handle many different legal matters and tasks; mainly focused on commercial contracting, corporate law, integrating acquisitions, and claims handling.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable law, and internal policies and act proactively to minimize liabilities.

About You

Your experience and knowledge

  • Master’s degree in law (or equivalent) from a reputable University.
  • Experience with the laws of the PRC or India law is a plus.
  • Experience in commercial law and litigation within an international setting with at least 8 years of working experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel.
  • A broad experience across the spectrum of legal matters, with a focus on commercial contracts (preferably experience with sales and distribution agreements) and compliance.
  • Know how to manage outside counsel in several jurisdictions.
  • Experience with corporate governance is a plus and experience in M&A is a nice to have.
  • Fluent in English and preferably Chinese. Any other Asian language is a plus.

Your competencies and unique talents

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels with different stakeholders.
  • Entrepreneurial and business mindset.
  • Accurate, pragmatic, and solution-driven legal business partner with sound judgment and understanding of business needs and strategic drivers.
  • Flexible, self-starter, hands-on, proactive problem solver, and get the job done mentality.
  • Team player who can work both independently and in a team.Ability to always deliver a better solution.Flexibility to travel.

Why Barentz?

Barentz is a great company to work for, with a positive and warm company culture, and a One Team, One Goal mentality. It is an inspiring multinational company, with fast-growing market segments and global coverage.

  • A role in a great, professional, and multi-cultural organization.A position in a fast-growing multinational company.
  • Crafting your own role and grow your APAC network and knowledge.
  • An attractive employee benefits package.

Interested?

If you feel excited reading the above and want to join our journey, please send your resume in English, by using the apply button. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Jill.Lan@barentz.com

Job ID: No. 193

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