Associate General Counsel, APAC

Overview

The Associate General Counsel, APAC at JBT Marel Corporation (JBTM) will play a critical role in providing comprehensive legal support for commercial businesses in the organization, with the main focus on advising regional management. This position involves advising on a wide range of legal matters, including litigation, commercial disputes, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, labor and employment issues, intellectual property protection, and commercial contracting advice. The role requires working closely with business leaders within the region to calculate and manage risks within business functions and processes.

Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and agreements, including NDAs, commercial sales and leasing agreements, and joint development and licensing agreements.
• Provide guidance and training to develop and support embedded business operations contract manager’s review of commercial contracts.
• Collaborate with the compliance team to develop and implement policies and procedures that promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct.
• Conduct legal research and stay informed about changes in laws and regulations that may impact JBTM’s business in the region, including identifying opportunities to enhance the company’s position and value.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on legal and regulatory issues.
• Assist in the structuring, negotiation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
• Provide legal counseling and guidance to JBTM’s commercial business operations in the Asia Pacific Region.
• Manage litigation, claims and dispute resolution activities within the region, regulatory compliance, labor and employment matters, tax and other legal and compliance work as required, in close cooperation with relevant functions, as may be applicable.
• Retain and manage external counsel when utilized to supplement internal legal support, including review and approval of cost projections and legal bills.

Experience

Education

J.D. (or its local equivalent) from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in a country in which JBTM has a principal operation.

Knowledge and Skills

Travel Requirements

Why work at JBT

Commitment to Diversity

Commitment to Diversity : Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time.

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