About Us
Who we are:
Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.
Job Description
General Responsibilities
Legal & Business Documents and Agreements
- Reviewing, drafting, preparing and/or advising on legal agreements, including leases, license agreements, commercial contracts, NDAs and services agreements for the APAC and Middle East region.
- Provide pragmatic legal support to business teams and regional leaders to facilitate operational projects and engagements.
Disputes, Litigation & External Counsel Management
- Handle disputes relating to contracts, labor, and other business matters across APAC and the Middle East.
- Manage litigation processes, including coordination with external counsel and monitoring case progress.
- Select, instruct, and oversee law firms, ensuring quality and cost‑effective delivery of legal services.
- Provide guidance on dispute resolution strategies to protect the company's interests.
Company Secretarial & Compliance
- Preparation of board minutes, directors circular resolutions etc., and coordinating with external company secretarial service providers.
- Assisting with preparing and uploading announcements to HKEX and Samsonite Investor's websites for compliance purposes.
- Handle a wide range of high‑level company secretarial works and duties for the Samsonite Group of companies.
- May act as Singapore Branch Manager of a foreign registered company, overseeing statutory filings, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance specific to Singapore jurisdiction.
- Oversee company secretarial responsibilities across APAC and Middle East regions, including set‑up and elimination of companies, joint ventures, and preparation of related documentation.
- Liaise with external parties and regulators across multiple jurisdictions to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and governance requirements.
Job Experience & Requirements
- Education: Degree in Law or related disciplines
- Experience Requirements: Minimum of 8–10 years working experience, preferably with a multinational corporation serving APAC region, or as a senior associate with a reputable law firm. Prior experience in corporate governance, branch management responsibilities in Singapore, multi‑jurisdictional company secretarial matters, and managing disputes/litigation is strongly preferred.
- Language: High proficiency in both spoken and written English. Able to read, write and speak in Mandarin is an advantage due to exposure to China market.
Critical Job Competencies
- Able to work under pressure: Ability to multi‑task, prioritize and work to tight deadlines.
- Positive working attitude: Proactive attitude with good team spirit, strong sense of responsibility, and keen sense of urgency and priority.
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal, business acumen and communication skills.
- Attention to details: Well organized, systematic, detail-oriented, self‑motivated.
- Regional Collaboration: Ability to coordinate across APAC and Middle East jurisdictions, balancing legal, compliance, and operational priorities.
- Dispute Resolution: Skilled in managing litigation, handling disputes, and working effectively with external law firms.
Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates without consideration of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or family situation. We actively cultivate a diverse workforce and promote inclusion in our workplaces. We hire based on merit and believe in selecting the best candidate for the job. People from all backgrounds, including those with special needs, are encouraged to apply.
All information provided by candidates will be used solely for recruitment purposes. Unsuccessful applications will be destroyed upon completion of the recruitment process.
About The Team
Why you'll love working here:
- Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
- Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
- Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.
What We Value
At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.
Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
