Manager, Legal Services

Typical Responsibilities:

• Assist and provide direct support to attorneys and other members of the China legal team;
• Prepare draft agreements correspondence and other documents for attorney review;
• Draft and maintain transaction checklists and key contact lists prepare closing documents prepare exhibits to documents;
• Translate legal and business documents between English and Chinese;
• Interpret at business meetings between English and Chinese;Prepare and circulate closing binders following closings;
• Prepare circulate for approval and finalize closing memos;
• Conduct follow-up regarding post-closing items such as finalizing and obtaining copies of closing documents;
• Organize documents relating to the acquisition financing and operation of individual hotels and chains;
• Review executed agreements and enter relevant information in database; generate database reports as requested;
• Organize and conduct legal due diligence investigations and prepare due diligence reports;
• Coordinate the formation registration and utilization of corporate entities;
• Maintain paper and computer files of approved standard management and financing agreements;
• Coordinate and disseminate changes to standard forms;
• Maintain intranet website for Group including posting and updating frequently used forms and related documents;
• Manage data input for territorial and similar databases; monitor territorial conflicts conduct territorial searches and generate reports;
• Assist attorneys in researching existing documents for sample language and alternative contractual provisions;
• Research topics relating to particular subject areas and countries as requested;
• Conduct research regarding selection of local counsel in local jurisdictions in China;
• Undertake other duties and special assignments including research review and analysis as requested.

Typical Knowledge and Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Superior attention to detail;
• Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously within stated deadlines;
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities;
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent command of English and Chinese languages both oral and written;
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization;
• Ability to present ideas and information in a concise organized way;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Outlook and PowerPoint software applications; and
• Familiarity with database functionality and operation.