Legal Counsel, Taiwan
1 week ago• Taipei, Taiwan
Legal Counsel, Taiwan
About this role
This role has primary responsibility for Diageo TW business under the Greater China hub.
- Be an effective and pragmatic legal and business advisor to TW management team by understanding the business closely and building great relationships with key stakeholders in both the Diageo business and third-party relationships.
- Proactively manage day to day legal affairs for Diageo TW business including but not limited to drafting/negotiating commercial contracts, reviewing marketing and advertising promotions, dealing with commercial disputes, trade practices issues, and litigation.
- Provide efficient and commercially relevant legal and compliance support to Diageo TW. Provide input and key supports in Corporate Relations, Finance, HR, Sales, Supply and Marketing teams. Acting as a business advisor to participate in the strategic decision-making of the company.
- Education of the business in understanding and complying with Diageo's Codes (COBC, Marketing Code etc.)
- Seen as a legal expert or having the ability to manage the function where legislation is not clear or regularly changing.
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Our Expectation
- Proven experiences as a certificated lawyer, at a leading law firm or relevant in-house experience.
- Strong commercial law background- ability to navigate a changing and in some cases ambiguous legal structure.
- Strong commercial and pragmatic approach.
- Strong, analytical, drafting and negotiating skills.
- Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
- Ability to operate in a matrixed organization.
- Confident in and sensitive to different cultures and a genuine interest in Diageo and its success
- LL.B or equivalent. Admitted to practice law in Taiwan or other jurisdictions is preferred.
Working with Us
Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don't let anything stop you from applying.
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day everywhere". This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.
We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.
About Us
From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character and in 250 years, nothing's changed. We're the world's leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It's why we trust them with our legacy. And it's why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world's very best people.
We're looking for people with creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
Client-provided location(s): Taipei, Taiwan
Job ID: Diageo-JR1123389
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-25T23:54:19
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Pension
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Woman founded/led
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