Associate Counsel at Dow in Shanghai (CHN)

Associate Counsel

Location: Shanghai (CHN) · Onsite

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1. 职位信息 / Role Details

职位名称 / Job Title：初级法务顾问 / Associate Counsel

工作地点 / Location：中国上海市浦东新区张江高科技园区 / Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China

所属团队 / Team：大中华区商业法律团队 / Greater China Commercial Legal Team

汇报对象 / Reports To：Senior Managing Counsel, Singapore

2. 职位目的 / Role Purpose

作为大中华区 Commercial Legal 团队成员，主要为陶氏中国业务提供及时、务实且面向业务的法律支持，并根据团队安排支持亚太地区相关事项。通过合同审查、法律咨询、合规管理、争议处理及项目支持，帮助公司识别和管理法律风险，支持业务目标实现，并确保公司经营活动符合适用法律法规及公司政策要求。
As a member of the Greater China Commercial Legal Team, the Associate Counsel will provide timely, practical and commercially focused legal support to Dow’s businesses in China and, as needed, assist with matters elsewhere in Asia Pacific. The role will help the Company identify and manage legal risks, achieve its business objectives, and comply with applicable laws, regulations and Company policies through contract review, legal advice, compliance support, dispute management and project work.

3. 主要工作职责 / Job Responsibilities

• 审查、起草、修改和谈判各类商业和运营合同

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial and operational contracts

• 管理并更新合同模板
• Manage and update contract templates

• 为业务、采购、供应链、环保与安全、人事、研发及其他职能部门提供日常法律支持
• Provide day-to-day legal support to the business and to functions including Procurement, Supply Chain, EH&S, Human Resources, and Research and Development

• 参与新业务模式、商业项目及战略合作项目的法律评估
• Support legal assessments of new business models, commercial initiatives and strategic collaborations

• 协助落实适用于中国业务的公司全球政策及中国区合规要求
• Support the implementation of Company-wide policies that apply to the China business, as well as China-specific compliance requirements

• 支持开展商业合同培训，合规培训
• Support commercial contracts and compliance training

• 根据法律法规变化，向业务和职能部门提供更新、影响分析及必要的培训支持
• Keep business and functional teams informed of legal and regulatory developments, assess their potential impact, and provide training where needed

• 协助管理诉讼、仲裁及其他争议事项
• Assist in managing litigation, arbitration and other disputes

• 协助管理公司工商登记及变更事项
• Assist with corporate registrations, regulatory filings and changes to registered information

• 完成法律部门安排的其他工作任务
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Legal Department

4. 任职资格 / Qualifications

a. 教育背景 / Education

• 法学本科及以上学历
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in law

• 通过国家统一法律职业资格考试者优先
• Candidates who have passed China’s National Unified Legal Professional Qualification Examination are preferred

b. 工作经验 / Experience

• 具有三（3）年左右律师事务所或企业法务相关工作经验
• Approximately three (3) years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department

• 具有知名律师事务所或跨国公司法务部门工作经验者优先
• Experience with a reputable law firm or the legal department of a multinational company is preferred

• 具有化工、材料制造、工业品或跨境贸易行业经验者优先
• Experience in the chemical, materials, industrial products or cross-border trade sectors is preferred

c. 专业能力 / Professional Capabilities

• 扎实的中国法律专业知识
• Sound knowledge of PRC law

• 熟悉商业合同起草、审查及谈判
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts

• 了解企业合规管理体系及跨国公司运营模式
• Understanding of corporate compliance management systems and multinational company operations

• 具备法律风险识别与解决问题能力
• Strong ability to identify legal risks and develop practical solutions

• 能够在适当指导下独立处理日常法律事务，并及时就重大、复杂或高风险事项寻求支持
• Ability to handle day-to-day legal matters independently with appropriate guidance and to escalate material, complex or high-risk matters when necessary

d. 语言能力 / Language Skills

• 中英文书面及口头表达能力优秀
• Excellent written and spoken Chinese and English

• 能够独立使用英文参与合同谈判、起草法律文件及开展跨区域沟通
• Ability to negotiate contracts, draft legal documents and work effectively with colleagues across regions in English

e. 个人素质 / Personal Attributes

• 具备较强的逻辑分析能力和商业敏感度
• Strong analytical skills and commercial judgment

• 善于沟通协调并能够与不同职能团队合作
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions

• 责任心强，工作细致严谨
• Dependable, detail-oriented and committed to high-quality work.

• 能够同时管理多个项目及优先级
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• 具有积极主动的工作态度及持续学习能力
• Proactive, self-motivated and committed to continuous learning

f. 其他要求 / Other Requirements

• 熟练使用 Microsoft Office 等办公软件
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office productivity tools.

• 具备项目管理能力及跨文化沟通能力者优先
• Project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively across cultures are preferred

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.