Legal Counsel

Hailide International (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hailide International (Singapore) Pte Ltd serves as the international headquarters for Zhejiang Hailide New Material Co., Ltd. The role focuses on overseas legal, compliance and governance across international operations, with emphasis on cross-border contracts, sanctions, trade controls and IP protection.

The position requires a law degree with 8+ years' experience, strong English skills and proficiency in Chinese to liaise with headquarters, and involves coordinating with external counsel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law and a recognized legal professional qualification.
• Master’s in Law or overseas study/work experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overseas legal, compliance and governance across entities.
• Provide guidance on cross-border contracts, approvals and risk management.
• Monitor sanctions, export controls, trade compliance and anti-bribery efforts.
• Support data privacy, IP protection and overseas dispute management.
• Prepare training and guidance for business teams and external counsel.

Skills

Strong English

Chinese proficiency

Cross-cultural communication

Travel readiness

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Hailide International (Singapore) Pte Ltd. serves as the international headquarters of Zhejiang Hailide New Material Co., Ltd. (\"Hailide Group\") and supports Hailide Group's global business development efforts.

Hailide Group was established in 2001 and has been listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange since 2008 under the stock code 002206. The Company is renowned for its manufacture and distribution of high-quality textile products, including polyester industrial filament, plastic materials, cord fabrics, etc. Known for its consistent product excellence, Hailide Group is a global leader in the industry, supported by a state-of-the-art, wholly-owned research and development centre that drives its innovation and maintains its leadership position. Hailide Group’s official website is https://www.halead.com/en.

Responsibilities

1. Overseas Legal, Compliance & Corporate Governance

• Support headquarters in enhancing the Group’s overseas legal, compliance and corporate governance practices, including policies, procedures, internal controls and risk management mechanisms, and support their implementation across overseas entities and business operations.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in key overseas markets, identify potential legal and compliance risks, and provide practical recommendations to headquarters and relevant business teams.
• Support the development and delivery of legal and compliance guidelines, training and awareness programs for overseas entities and business teams.

2. International Legal Advisory and Contract Management

• Provide legal advice on overseas operations, corporate governance, investments and capital projects, working with local counsel on entity matters, project approvals and transaction documents where needed.
• Draft, review and negotiate cross-border sales, procurement, distribution, agency, logistics, OEM, equipment and service agreements. Address key terms such as payment security, quality, liability, insurance and dispute resolution.
• Review overseas employment, sales agency and consultancy agreements, and advise on related hiring, authority, compensation, termination and compliance risks.
• Support overseas investment and construction projects through legal due diligence, contract review and advice on project milestones, claims and exit arrangements.

3. Trade and Business Compliance

• Advise on sanctions and export control risks, including restricted-party screening, end-user and end-use checks, licensing questions and escalation of potential red flags.
• Work with relevant teams on customs classification, valuation, origin and trade remedy issues affecting cross-border transactions or supply chain changes.
• Conduct risk-based due diligence on distributors, agents, consultants and other third parties, and advise on anti-bribery, conflicts of interest and appropriate contractual safeguards.

3. Legal Risk Management

• Advise on data privacy, cross-border data transfers, intellectual property and protection of confidential business and technical information.
• Support legal reviews relating to supplier due diligence, product quality, warranties, customer complaints, recalls and product liability.
• Assist with overseas claims, disputes and regulatory inquiries, including evidence preservation, coordination with external counsel and tracking of matter costs.

4. Business Partnership and Legal Operations

• Provide practical legal support for negotiations, project reviews and audits, including on-site support when required.
• Maintain relevant contract templates and legal guidance, monitor legal developments in key jurisdictions, and provide targeted training to business teams.
• Communicate clear recommendations to headquarters and regional teams, and elevate significant legal or compliance risks in a timely manner.

Qualifications

1. Education and Professional Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law and a recognized legal professional qualification. A master’s degree in Law or overseas study or work experience is an advantage.

2. Professional Experience

• At least 8 years of experience in an in-house legal role or private practice, including working on cross-border transactions, international trade or overseas manufacturing projects.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive supply chains, textiles, new materials or chemicals is an advantage. Experience with projects in Vietnam, the US or the EU is also valued.

3. Legal and Commercial Expertise

• Strong knowledge of international commercial contracts and dispute resolution, with practical experience in relevant areas such as sanctions, export controls, customs and rules of origin, anti-bribery, data privacy, intellectual property, supply chain compliance and product liability.
• Ability to assess and prioritize risks, manage legal matters and external counsel, and give business teams clear, practical advice.
• Experience in developing or enhancing legal and compliance programs for European and/or U.S. operations is preferred.

4. Language Skills

• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to independently draft and revise English-language contracts, conduct negotiations and work with overseas counsel.
• Proficiency in Chinese to communicate with headquarters stakeholders and review Chinese-language documents.

5. Personal Attributes

• Sound judgment, integrity and discretion, with strong communication skills across cultures and the ability to work under pressure. Willingness to travel for business when required.