Lenovo is seeking a business-solutions-driven General Counsel for our growing Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG). The position will report to Lenovo’s Senior Vice President, Chief Legal & Corporate Responsibility Officer (CLCRO). Responsibilities include proactively advising ISG senior leadership and their global business teams in areas such as product and service development and offerings, complex M&A (including CFIUS/FIRRMA), strategic partnerships, security requirements, regulatory compliance and commercial disputes. Further, the General Counsel, ISG will act as an interface and liaison to the Business Group for other Corporate Legal functions such as IP, Ethics & Compliance, Data Privacy, Contracting Center of Excellence and Litigation, the Geo Legal teams and Government Relations & Trade. The candidate should be knowledgeable in the mechanics and economics of the electronics manufacturing industry, and familiar with the pace of an innovative technology company. S/he is expected to be a trusted business advisor and collaborative team member in pursuing key global business initiatives. The GC ISG is a member of the CLCRO’s Senior Leadership Team and also participates in leadership meetings of the EVP & President, ISG.

Basic Qualifications:

• JD Degree from a top-tier US law school.
• Currently licensed to practice in US.
• 15+ years post-qualification experience in international business and contract law, along with strong business and financial acumen.

• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Strategic agility.
• Strength in “issue-spotting” based on broad exposure to multiple fields of law.
• Sound judgment and advanced analytical skills.
• Ability to anticipate, proactively manage and mitigate legal risks, and to effectively advise on risk management and mitigation.
• Capable of managing multiple matters simultaneously, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
• “Executive presence” and experience engaging with senior-level colleagues and clients globally.
• Supervisory experience, serving as coach, sponsor and ally.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (including legal drafting).

Desired Skills:

• Undergraduate degree in business or engineering a plus.
• Combination of law firm and in-house experience.
• Innovative/creative and practical in crafting solutions that both enable and protect business interests.
• Deep understanding of dynamics and key business drivers in the technology industry.
• Track record of structuring and negotiating commercial transactions involving complex technologies.
• Mandarin, Spanish, Portuguese, other language skills a plus.