Head of Legal, Greater China

Straumann · Shanghai

Head of Legal, Greater China

Key responsibilities:

Act as a strategic partner to the business leaders of Straumann’s Greater China,covering sales and manufacturing operations. Support Straumann’s business in the distributor market Hong Kong and Macau.
Provide legal guidance, risk assessment for, support and recommendations in key decision making
Work in multidisciplinary teams with responsibility for all Greater China legal matters
Work closely with Compliance team
Lead and inspire a high-performance legal team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
Nurture a culture of accountability, integrity and continuous learning, encourage innovation and excellence among team members
Actively promote and defend the interests of Straumann
Act as a business partner advising and supporting our sales and manufacturing operations and business to achieve our objectives while being involved from start to finish in all relevant matters
Closely cooperate with various local and APAC stakeholders to ensure seamless and effective coordination and interaction
Work with stakeholders to identify, assess and mitigate potential risk to the business
Draft, review and negotiate all sorts of strategic and other commercial agreements
Corporate housekeeping, support in M&A projects, integration of newly acquired companies
Advise on new laws and regulations
Support business development initiatives, investments and partnerships, ensure sustainable growth and profitability

Qualifications:

Qualified lawyer admitted to the China Bar
Minimum of 10 years’ professional experience (Prior in-house experience in the medtech or pharmaceutical industry preferred. Experience in a law firm considered an advantage)
Strong proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Digitally savvy, with the ability to leverage legal tech solutions and drive efficiency through technology
Strong business acumen with the ability to act as a strategic partner to senior management
High personal integrity
Strategic thinking combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
Ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed, and multicultural environment
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into clear business guidance
Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory landscape
Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability