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Legal Officer, Asia

Health and Happiness (H&H) Hong Kong Limited

  • Company Industries:Wholesale / Retail

Job Information

  • Post Date:2020-04-06
  • Career Level:Middle
  • Location:Not Specified
  • Yr(s) of Exp:3 years
  • Qualification:Degree
  • Salary:Salary negotiable
  • Employment Type:Full Time, Permanent
  • Job Function:Legal & Compliance

Job Description

H&H Group strives to become a global leader in advance baby and adult nutrition care, with our portfolio of premium brands including Swisse Wellness, Biostime, Dodie, Aurelia, Healthy Times and Good Gout.  Our family of products include premium probiotic supplements for children, infant formulas and dried baby food products, baby care products, and other nutrition and care products for adults.

We have established market positions in more than 12 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and Oceania with more than 2,800 employees working across the globe.  The future of H&H is very exciting as we continue to expand our premium, proven and aspirational brands to new markets and consumers in all life stages. 


Role Overview

Reporting to Legal Manager, Asia.   You are a qualified lawyer, ideally with in-house experience in a position of responsibility.  You have sound legal knowledge with strong commercial background, and excellent interpersonal skills. Supporting teams, you will be a business facilitator, with the ability to identify problems, proactively propose solutions and provide all-round legal service.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Build strong relationship with various business functions and provide daily legal support to them on sale of goods, consumer protection, trademark, data protection, competition, anti-corruption, employment, etc.
  • Provide expert, ethical and pragmatic advice, and supporting commercial and contract issues across the business in Hong Kong and Asia.
  • Assist the business in navigating complex issues with an output and delivery focus.
  • Draft and review commercial agreements (trading, purchasing, supply, distribution agreements, etc).
  • Manage disputes with third parties, handling litigation.
  • Deliver legal training to internal employees.
  • Assist in legal entity governance matters, including company secretarial management.
  • Manage external counsel and local legal budget where appropriate.

Skills & Attributes:

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders with a global mindset.
  • Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner.
  • Ability to work independently and flexibly as well as a team player.
  • A positive attitude and a willingness to resolve a wide range of legal and commercial issues.
  • Proactive, flexible and a good team player.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English & Chinese. 

 

What you will need:

We look for people who have what it takes to make an impact; who can challenge us to go further while pushing themselves to deliver exciting and ambitious results.

The rewards of working for H&H Group are great, and so are the demands.  An extraordinary career calls for more than ordinary effort; in joining us you will be driven to combine your passion and skills to positively influence the health and happiness of others.

To make sure we’re setting new starters up for success, we ask that you meet a few criteria relevant to the role to be considered for this opportunity:

 

  • LLB Degree Holder or equivalent.  
  • 2 - 3 years post qualification experience gained from in-house corporate environment/Law Firm.
  • Relevant experience in the field of FMCG, food, or pharmaceuticals would be advantageous. 
  • Legal knowledge in a wide variety of relevant areas of law applicable to the company’s business, including sales & marketing, regulatory, compliance, commercial, and corporate transactional matters.
  • Willingness to learn new areas of law, to practice as a generalist, and to learn key aspects of the company’s business.
  • More experienced candidates will be considered as Senior Officer. 

 

Job Offer:

  • Dynamic & multicultural environment with teamwork culture
  • Co-working spaces with coffee, fresh fruits & snacks
  • Onsite Yoga Classes & Gym Room
  • Product allowance

 

How to Apply:

As we continue our journey towards becoming a global leader in health and wellness, we want passionate, curious and courageous people join our #OneBigTeam.

If you have what it takes, please apply with full resume by stating the latest salary, expected salary and available date and a member of our Talent Team will be in touch over the coming weeks.

To learn more about H&H Group, please visit our website at http://www.hh.global.

 All personal data collected is for recruitment purposes only. 

Company Info

H&H Group is a global health and nutrition company. Dynamic, courageous and ambitious in its mission to make people healthier and happier, the Group strives to inspire wellness while contributing positively to the needs of society and the planet. The Group has three business segments – Baby, Adult and Pet Nutrition and Care – supporting whole-family health and happiness, with premium brands providing nutrition and wellness solutions backed by science. Consumer brands include Swisse, Biostime, Zesty Paws, Solid Gold Pet, Dodie, Good Goût, Aurelia London and CBII.

Constantly innovating, the Group’s H&H Research centres are in China, Australia, Ireland, France and Switzerland. Its corporate innovation fund, NewH2, invests in the world’s emerging technologies in health, nutrition and wellness. As part of the world’s largest corporate social responsibility initiative, the UN Global Compact, the Group is committed to sustainability and enhancing the lives of people touched by the company. More than 75% of the Group’s operations are powered by renewable energy, and it offsets all Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The H&H Foundation works with local and international charity organisations focusing on three key pillars of ‘Nutrition, Movement and Mind’ to promote healthier communities.

H&H Group is globally headquartered in Hong Kong SAR and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange ("H&H INTL HLDG" stock code 1112), with more than 3,400 team members operating across 14 countries – Australia, New Zealand, Greater China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United States.

http://www.hh.global

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