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.