Senior Legal Counsel (Employment)

ABOUT US

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, SHEIN remains committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry.

Position Summary

SHEIN is seeking a mid-level APAC Senior Legal Counsel for employment and general corporate work who will be responsible for supporting the Company's human resource and business teams within the region on non-contentious legal matters. This will include supporting on employment or business-related queries from internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with internal teams and outside counsel on advice relating to a variety of employment or business queries or related matters.
• Partnering as legal adviser to key internal stakeholders within the Company's human resource teams on legal or regulatory matters, including managing tools and engagements, and reviewing policies and documentation.
• Partnering as legal adviser to key internal stakeholders within the APAC region and to support on legal issues or concern, including review of partnership agreements or online terms and conditions.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders with respect to the Companies' employment policies and commitments.
• Performing other duties as assigned or required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experienced lawyer with 6 to 9 years of post-qualification experience, and minimum of 4 years of experience as an in-house legal counsel.
• Knowledge of regional employment laws, and experience in cross-border transactions, especially for those in civil law jurisdictions.
• E-commerce or logistics experience is strongly preferred.
• Qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, and those with multiple qualifications will be preferred.
• Positive, friendly, can-do and collaborative attitude focused on maintaining the highest standards of business and professional conduct.
• Thrives in an ultra-fast paced, multi-national, multi-cultural environment.
• Exceptional legal drafting, investigations, advocacy and analytical skills.
• Ability to make quick decisions while exercising good judgment, and project manage.
• Have a strong work ethic, attention to detail and sense of professional accountability.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members in other parts of the world, acting as a conduit and gatekeeper.

Location: Singapore, SG

Posted Date: 11/14/2024