Job Description

Job Summary:

Reporting to the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, the Regional Counsel, APAC, will be responsible for providing timely, professional, and practical legal counsel to Li-Cycle\xe2\x80\x99s various departments and internal stakeholders. The Regional Counsel, APAC, will be an experienced business lawyer who is ready to manage a diverse portfolio of corporate, commercial, and compliance matters in a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment. This role is an exciting opportunity to help establish and develop the legal and compliance functions within a new, NYSE-listed, multi-national company in the clean-tech industry.

Primary Responsibilities:

Working closely with the Legal Department and the Regional President, APAC:

• draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including sale, purchase, and services agreements;
• facilitate strategic transactions by, among other things, drafting term sheets, conducting due diligence, creating legal entities, and coordinating with internal stakeholders;
• manage and help to resolve disputes by, among other things, managing outside counsel, reviewing court and arbitration filings, and negotiating settlement agreements;
• implement key compliance initiatives;
• promote compliance with internal policies and procedures;
• support internal departments achieve their goals and objectives by, among other things, reviewing vendor contracts, establishing procedures, and serving as a trusted legal advisor; and
• assist with other legal matters as assigned.

• licensed to practice law in Singapore;
• in good standing with the Singapore Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA);
• 7 to 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 of relevant legal experience;
• mastery of the English language;
• diverse legal background, working on things like corporate governance, commercial agreements, international trade, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance;
• based in Singapore;
• multi-lingual (g., Mandarin, Korean, etc.);
• experience working with Canadian and U.S.-based counsel;
• experience with international transactions, including trade compliance; and
• experience with the metal, mining, electronic, recycling, and/or battery industries preferred.

• A hands-on contributor with a desire to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment
• Ability to deal with sensitive topics in a tactful, diplomatic, and professional matter at all times
• High-level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Proactive self-starter with an \xe2\x80\x9cowner\'s mindset\xe2\x80\x9d
• Consistently delivers quality work on time, with a strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and creative problem-solving skills
• Exceptional oral communication, writing and editing skills
• Excellent telephone and email etiquette
• Motivated, methodical, and optimistic

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