Manager, Legal Services

Roles and 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. Expectation on qualifications · 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.