JOB OVERVIEW
The role will provide legal support to the Greater China region.
This individual will lead the legal function for Greater China and support
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts APAC in accomplishing its strategic goals whilst
minimizing financial and legal liability for the Company.
This role will provide all members of the WHR team with
sound operational advice based on legal opinion. He or she will work
closely with the functional leaders to represent the organization with clients,
owners and partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To
provide counsel to all functions within the business to facilitate the
execution of the strategic plan within compliant processes and with
minimum exposure.
Negotiation,
drafting, interpretation and enforcement of all types of agreements for
the region with a focus on GC, including hotel management and franchise
agreements, joint venture agreements, supplier agreements, strategic
development agreements, technical services agreements, subordination and
non-disturbance agreements, and related financing and other
documentation.
A
particular focus will be required on supporting the development process
for management, franchised agreements, acquisitions or investments in new
hotel properties throughout Greater China markets.
For
managed operations, this role will interact closely with hotel staff and
management company executives on various legal issues, including negotiation
of hotel property agreements, procurement programs as required.
To
maintain, communicate and advise on legal departmental and company
policies and procedures with up-to-date alignment with mandatory
requirements in different markets.
To
work with brand representatives on legal issues involving marketing programs,
standards, strategies and the related commercial agreements.
· This role will use its strong legal and
commercial instincts and be able to apply these to assist the organization with
business solutions.
· This role will use its leadership skill to act
as an advisor and influencer APAC leadership.
Take
initiative to constantly looking for ways to improve overall organization
efficiency from legal & process prospective.
Act
as the key leader role in all compliance related issues for the region and
ensure the overall business compliance and legal requirement are met for
all markets.
Work
with outside counsel to represent Wyndham to lead all litigation or
non-litigation related cases / issues in Greater China
Lead
& develop the China legal team to best support the business needs.
Carry
out any other duties/projects assigned by the line manager from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s
degree in law and pass the bar for PRC with rich experience of practicing
law in Greater China
Broad
transactional and litigation experience in a law firm or in-house legal
team
In-house
legal experience, particularly in a PRC office of a multinational or
public company, is strongly preferred
Experience
managing teams is preferred
Experience
in hospitality and franchising a major plus
Must
be confident in providing advice and direction to senior
Excellent
writing skills, negotiation skills, oral communications in both Chinese
& English
Able
to work without significant supervision and a sense of urgency with the
ability to deliver within projected timeframes.
Highly
analytical and able to anticipate and prevent potential obstacles or
issues.
Efficient,
structured, and able to work under pressure.
Focus
on driving results & solve problems to support business needs.
