Director Corporate Counsel

What does the Director, Corporate Counsel do at Swire Coca-Cola?The Director Corporate Counsel will support the Legal Team by managing complex legal risks, negotiating high-stakes commercial agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance.  This individual will work closely with business verticals to provide proactive, business-oriented counsel, often directing intellectual property, product development, and litigation strategies.  This individual will report directly into the Chief Legal Officer, ensuring smooth workflows and efficient operations of the Legal team.Responsibilities: Act as the lead legal partner for business units, advising on product development, technology, and commercial strategy Negotiate and draft complex commercial, technology, and licensing agreements Monitor regulatory changes, ensure compliance, and develop internal policies to mitigate risk Manage IP portfolios, data protection, and privacy issues Coordinate with outside law firms for litigation and specific, high-stakes matters Provide guidance to junior legal team members and influence cross-group projects Requirements: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction 7+ years of legal experience from either a law firm or in-house organization Proficiency in legal research tools (Westlaw/LexisNexis), case management software, and document management systems