Legal Counsel (M&A)

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

The Legal Counsel will provide M&A, corporate and commercial law support to the business operations of Syensqo in Greater China. The Legal Counsel will have direct client contact and is expected to independently advise business professionals in the execution of a variety of M&A and commercial transactions in a manner to achieve business goals while protecting the company’s interests.

A solution oriented, self-motivated, analytical, commercially minded and practical legal talent with good team spirit.

We count on you for:

Analyze and advise on a broad range of legal and business matters with respect to clients’ business strategies, M&A transactions, commercial arrangements, manufacturing operations and marketing plans.

Leading negotiations, and legal work for M&A transactions including joint ventures, acquisitions and divestments as well as related internal restructuring tasks such as liquidations.

Provide legal support on various legal matters, e.g. corporate governance, dispute and regulatory, employment related issues, compliance, etc.

Support the business activities and contract management, including negotiating and drafting of sales, purchasing, distribution and tolling agreements

Identify legal issues in normal operational business activities, and provide solution oriented legal opinions to advance the interest of company with the risks under controlled

Participating in the development of legal training programs and providing legal training on various legal subjects

Where authorized, engage, coordinate and manage outside counsel.

You can count on us for:

Opportunities for growth and learning within a dynamic and international working environment

A supportive team and cross-functional project teams in a collaborative and team-driven working environment

You will bring:

A law degree from a well-respected, accredited Chinese university

Successful completion of the Chinese Bar Exam

8+ years at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel in an international working environment, with a primary focus on M&A projects in China and abroad

Strong transactional experience, including significant experience drafting and leading negotiations on transaction documents for joint ventures, acquisitions and divestments.

Strong customer orientation, independence, initiative, decisiveness, research and analytical skills, and excellent communication and negotiation skills

Project management experience and ability to work in cross-functional teams

Fluency in written and spoken English

You will get:

Competitive salary

16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.

Training platform for all employees

Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

An additional degree in international commercial law or LLM degree from an accredited overseas law school or from a well-respected university, and US Bar would be a plus. International work experience is a nice-to-have skill.

About us

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.

At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.