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ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, CONSUMER GOODS, US MNC (15+ PQE)
Job No: 43751
- Lawyer with about 15-18 years PQE, with prior experience in the retail sector
- Provide legal counselling for businesses in Asia Pacific, South Africa, Japan and Korea
- Play a leadership role in the company and advise on business strategies, policy development and cross functional projects
- Strong interpersonal skills, business acumen and track record of successfully partnering commercial teams
ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL, IT (12-16 PQE)
Job No: 43748
- At least 10 PQE, with several years in private practice
- Experience and strong interest in intellectual property and IT work
- Management of corporate secretariat function
- Motivation and guidance of junior team members
- Must possess maturity, energy and business acumen
- Willing to undertake occasional travel
JAPANESE SENIOR ASSOCIATE/ PARTNER, GLOBAL FIRM, (8+ PQE)
Job No: 43746
- Corporate lawyer to develop practice in the region
- Global firm with an established Singapore presence offering a full suite of services
- Highly motivated individual with a long term view to working in Singapore
AVP/VP, LEGAL & COMPANY SECRETARY, FMCG LISTCO (10+ PQE)
Job No: 43738
- Minimum 10 of years’ corporate law experience (contract law and drafting, intellectual property law, and corporate governance)
- With relevant experience and able to act as Company Secretary of a Singapore public listed company
- Must possess sound knowledge of Companies Act, SGX mainboard listing rules, ACRA and MAS requirements
- Regional coverage
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LEGAL BODY (10+ PQE)
Job No: 43730
- At least 8 years’ proven management/ leadership experience
- Business development skills highly valued
- Tech experience ideal; able to envision the use of new technology and social media to develop new areas of business
- Legal background would be helpful but not a pre-requisite
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential
RESTRUCTURING & INSOLVENCY PARTNER, ESTABLISHED LAW FIRM (12+ PQE)
Job No: 43726
- Established law firm with international network looking to set up insolvency and restructuring practice
- Partner (12+ PQE) with a track record in this field
- Blue chip platform to build a regional practice
- Supportive and collegiate firm culture, ambitious regional plans
CORPORATE REAL ESTATE PARTNER, INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM (12+ PQE)
Job No: 43725
- Opportunity to establish new practice area within the Singapore office
- At least 12+ PQE with experience in handling debt aspect of real estate projects
- Work closely with firm’s corporate and regulatory practice groups
- Join a firm with strong international network
FUNDS SENIOR ASSOCIATE, LEADING LOCAL FIRM (8+ PQE)
Job No: 43724
- Looking for mid level funds lawyer with 8+ PQE to join a successful corporate M&A group
- Worldwide initiative to grow the firm’s funds practice
- Independent, motivated individual
PARTNER (CONSTRUCTION/ IP), Law Firm (8+ PQE)
Job No: 43699
- The firm is looking to expand and bring on new partners (8+ PQE) as part of their strategic view to diversify and add new dimensions to their legal offerings, in particular, in Construction and Intellectual Property practice areas
- Supportive management, with great autonomy given to lawyers to build their platform and launch new initiatives
- Strong global network and good admin/marketing resources and support
- In-house lawyers looking to move back to practice will also be considered
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FRANCHISE APAC, PAYMENTS
Job No: 43686
- Lead regional efforts to develop and implement new strategies to retain and grow customer base
- Anticipate business risks, while enabling execution of strategy with creative problem solving
- Define standards, requirements and outcomes and alignment to these to preserve brand integrity (including fraud management)
- Anticipate changes to the business and regulatory landscape and translate these into commercial strategies
- Ability to influence senior management and business partners and represent the company with regulators and industry stakeholders
M&A LAWYER, FLA FIRM (10+ PQE)
Job No: 43671
- Singapore-qualified with at least 8 PQE
- Solid prior private practice experience at a leading firm
- Candidates who have moved inhouse but looking to return to practice will be considered
- Genuinely collegiate firm with collaborative environment and strong pipeline of quality work
LEGAL, COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY MANAGER, WEALTH MANAGEMENT (6-8 PQE)
Job No: 43664
- Seeking a 6-8 PQE lawyer to support the business
- To provide legal and regulatory advice as well as work closely with business teams on wealth management and tax structuring
- Insurance, wealth management and/or private banking experience would be most relevant
SENIOR COUNSEL, PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION (5+ PQE)
Job No: 43660
- US MNC seeks a common law qualified lawyer of no less than 5 PQE with an interest/familiarity with data privacy issues
- Candidates should have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics or a similar related field, as he/she will be working with the product development team to understand complex analytical model development and application processes
- Experience with financial services industry and payment processing would be an advantage
CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES PARTNER, FLA
Job No: 43621
- FLA firm has a strategic need to hire a construction disputes partner
- Rare opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to develop a practice in a well known, established name
- Collegiate culture, open communication and supportive management
LEGAL COUNSEL, INVESTMENT FIRM (13+ PQE)
Job No: 43378
- High calibre candidate with corporate finance or M&A experience gained at a leading law firm
- Ideally with some prior inhouse experience
- To advise on investments globally
- Opportunity to work with a top tier legal and investment team
- Solid career development and progression potential
- Singapore Citizens only
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SENIOR ASSOCIATE, SINGAPORE LAW FIRM (5-8 PQE)
Job No: 43740
- Urgent hire for 5-8 PQE lawyer to join a small (but growing) Singapore law practice
- Close-knit and collegiate environment
- General corporate experience preferred, but also open to litigation lawyers looking to move into a corporate role
- To support the partners primarily with capital markets, regulatory, corporate and commercial work mainly for Singapore listed companies
SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (LEGAL), EDUCATION (6-10 PQE)
Job No: 43731
- Opportunity for a 6-10 PQE corporate lawyer
- To advise on partnerships and collaboration agreements, procurement and IT contracts, leases, MOUs, LOIs, and support ethics and compliance matters, including investigations and training programs
- Able to suggest solutions that work in a business partnering context rather than just ‘black letter’ law advice
GROUP LEGAL ADVISER, DIGITAL MEDIA (6-8 PQE)
Job No: 43704
- Mid-level lawyer (6-8 PQE) to provide support to the company’s rapidly growing regional digital media business
- Some IP experience is required
- Mandarin (spoken/ reading) ability is necessary as the role necessitates interactions with Mandarin speaking stakeholders/ clients
LEGAL COUNSEL, HEALTHCARE (4+ PQE)
Job No: 43719
- Looking for 4+ PQE Singapore qualified lawyer to join the legal team
- Supporting the local division on all legal matters arising from their business and operations in Singapore
- Open to litigators looking to transition to a corporate role
PARTNER (CONSTRUCTION/ IP), Law Firm (8+PQE)
Job No: 43699
- The firm is looking to expand and bring on new partners (8+PQE) as part of their strategic view to diversify and add new dimensions to their legal offerings, in particular, in Construction and Intellectual Property practice areas
- Supportive management, with great autonomy given to lawyers to build their platform and launch new initiatives
- Strong global network and good admin/marketing resources and support
- In-house lawyers looking to move back to practice will also be considered
DATA PRIVACY COUNSEL, TECHNOLOGY/ FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY (6+ PQE)
Job No: 43688
Job No: 43688
- Technology company seeks a 6+ PQE privacy & data protection counsel
- Maintain and enhance a robust privacy and data protection programme across the APMEA region
- A background in financial services would be an advantage
- High level of engagement with internal stakeholders and creative approach to problem solving
LEGAL EXECUTIVE, IT (3-5 PQE)
Job No: 43604
- Corporate commercial experience; good contract review/ drafting/ negotiation skills
- To work closely with sales/marketing teams
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well under time pressure
SENIOR ANALYST, FOOD MANUFACTURER (2-6 PQE)
Job No: 43667
- Law degree with 2-6 PQE, admission to the bar not essential
- Business support role working closely with C suite level
- Regional travel
- Self starter who will thrive in a fast paced environment
LEGAL COUNSEL, HEDGE FUND (5-7 PQE)
Job No: 43668
- A multi-strategy Asia-focused hedge fund is looking for 5-7 PQE lawyer
- You should be well-versed in ISDA master and equity derivatives documentation with some familiarity in prime brokerage, stock loan and repo agreements
- This role would suit someone who is commercially-minded and has an interest in investment side of the business
LEGAL COUNSEL, FINTECH/ CYPTOCURRENCY (3-5 PQE)
Job No: 43656/57
- To partner business teams to expand and scale in new markets globally
- Superb opportunity to keep pace with how cutting edge technology products interact with new laws and regulations in various jurisdictions
- Background in general contract law, intellectual property, data privacy ideal
- At least 3-5 years’ work experience at top-tier law firms in the U.S., Singapore or Hong Kong and/or with a technology-focused company
- Interest in blockchain and cyptocurrency would be highly advantageous
SENIOR COUNSEL, PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION (5+ PQE)
Job No: 43660
- US MNC seeks a common law qualified lawyer of no less than 5 PQE with an interest/familiarity with data privacy issues
- Candidates should have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics or a similar related field, as he/she will be working with the product development team to understand complex analytical model development and application processes
- Experience with financial services industry and payment processing would be an advantage
COMMERCIAL LEGAL MANAGER, LNG/ENERGY (5+ PQE)
Job No: 43629
- Singapore/ UK/ US qualification required
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in LNG (preferred), oil & gas or commodities
- Experience in SPA, derivatives transactions and LNG vessel time charter parties is an advantage
CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES PARTNER, FLA
Job No: 43621
- FLA firm has a strategic need to hire a construction disputes partner
- Rare opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to develop a practice in a well known, established name
- Collegiate culture, open communication and supportive management
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SENIOR/ EXECUTIVE OFFICER, LEGAL POLICY (3-6 PQE)
Job No: 43737
- LL.B from a reputable university and familiar with the Singapore legal landscape
- To work with members of the legal profession on legal industry developments and legal policy
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Effective communicator
- An understanding of legal frameworks/ practices of other jurisdictions will be an advantage
LEGAL COUNSEL, INVESTMENT FIRM (0-1 PQE)
Job No: 43703
- LL.B from a reputable university is a must-have
- Fresh graduates will be considered
- To assist in legal and corporate secretarial work
- Part of a small team reporting to the General Counsel
LITIGATION COUNSEL, MNC (5+ PQE)
Job No: 43729
- In-house opportunity for a 4-6 PQE disputes lawyer
- To manage litigation, with a focus on debt recovery and collection matters
- Must be able to advise management on strategic and commercial risks as well as regulatory compliance associated with various disputes
- Experience with cross-border/regional dispute resolution highly advantageous
CONTRACTS MANAGER, TRAVEL SERVICES (3+ PQE)
Job No: 43655
- An expanding legal team seeking a contracts manager, with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience working with reputable law firm(s)
- To handle contracts as well as licensing requirements for new markets and products
- Fast-paced environment, working with innovative ideas in this disruptive market
- Client is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status
LEGAL COUNSEL, LOGISTICS MNC (4-7 PQE)
Job No: 43722
- Minimum 4 years’ general corporate commercial experience in practice and/or in-house
- To advise on a broad range of legal matters in a dynamic and fast paced environment
- SEA coverage; candidates who have handled regional portfolios will be regarded favourably
- Part of a collegiate legal team
- Office is located at Changi Business Park
LEGAL COUNSEL, HEALTHCARE (4+ PQE)
Job No: 43719
- Looking for 4+ PQE Singapore qualified lawyer to join the legal team
- Supporting the local division on all legal matters arising from their business and operations in Singapore
- Open to litigators looking to transition to a corporate role
KOREAN SPEAKING LAWYER, US IT MNC (3-5 PQE)
Job No: 43712
- This is a junior hire (3-5 PQE) for a strong legal team to support vendor/customer negotiations across APAC (and also US and Europe), with large MNCs, financial institutions, technology and telecommunications companies
- Candidates from non-tech background will be considered
- Strong commercial acumen, proactive approach, excellent interpersonal and communication skills highly valued
- Ability to converse in Korean is a strict pre-requisite. Familiarity with Korean law would be an advantage
TRADEMARK ASSOCIATE, IP LAW FIRM (2+ PQE)
Job No: 43701
- Trademark lawyer
- Malaysian qualified
- To manage trademark portfolios (filing, prosecuting trademark applications, and assisting with contentious matters)
- At least 2 to 3 years of experience in a law firm managing a trademarks portfolio will be preferred
- Competitive remuneration on offer
SENIOR ANALYST, FOOD MANUFACTURER (2-6 PQE)
Job No: 43667
- Law degree with 2-6 PQE, admission to the bar not essential
- Business support role working closely with C suite level
- Regional travel
- Self starter who will thrive in a fast paced environment
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REGIONAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER, HEALTHCARE BRAND (8+ PQE), Hong Kong
Job No: 43744
- At least 8 years compliance experience, with some prior experience in the healthcare industry (must-have)
- Reporting directly to the Global Chief Compliance Officer based in US
- Assist in ethics and all compliance-related matters, including anti-bribery auditing and monitoring
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with internal stakeholders, partners and counterparts
- Bachelor’s degree required; legal background would be helpful but not a pre-requisite
ASEAN LEGAL COUNSEL, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY (8+ PQE), Hong Kong
Job No: 43743
- At least 8 years PQE and admitted to the bar in one jurisdiction
- Sole counsel handling ASEAN region
- To provide commercial/corporate legal support and compliance in ASEAN
- Experience in the pharmaceuticals/ medical device industry is essential
- Cross border experience in one or more Asian markets (preferably ASEAN markets)
- Occasional business travel within APAC may be required
SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL, US MNC (10-12 PQE), Bangalore, India
Job No: 43727
- Indian-qualified lawyer with a strong academic background and at least 10-12 years PQE
- To lead the Company’s ethics and compliance program in India and South East Asia & Korea, in accordance with set policies and guidelines globally
- Proactive identification and management of risks arising from business operations and regulatory developments that may impact the business
- Providing guidance, training and where necessary, conducting investigations on key areas including anti-bribery, corruption, ethics and competition
- Ability to engage senior decision makers and work collaboratively with stakeholders to build a positive culture of compliance
- Prior experience practicing law with a reputable law firm, and in-house experience with a US or European multinational technology company a distinct advantage
SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL, MNC (12+ PQE), Selangor, Malaysia
Job No: 43717
- At least 12 year PQE, with experience gained inhouse (must have), ideally in the FMCG sector
- Provide general support to the business (manufacturing, distribution and sales) operations in Malaysia
- Contract negotiation, setting up systems and processes
- Part of the management team – provide legal counselling and support to the country leaders
- Strong stakeholder relationship management and commercial acumen
CORPORATE/ M&A LAWYER, LAW FIRM (8+ PQE), Beijing, PRC
Job No: 43739
- Opportunity for 8+ PQE corporate/M&A lawyer to take on a partner level role
- To work in an international team on outbound investments and financing
- Fluency in Mandarin is essential to liaise with clients in the PRC market
- Common law qualification is required
VICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL, MANUFACTURING (13+ PQE), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job No: 43741
- Experienced commercial lawyer
- Standalone role to support business operations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Minimum 13+ years’ experience with top tier law firm or MNC
- International work experience, preferably working cross regionally in a multinational company or with multinational clients a distinct advantage
- Most suited for someone of high energy level and ability to thrive in a busy, commercially oriented and hands-on environment
- Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia an advantage
GREATER CHINA COMPLIANCE MANAGER, MAGIC CIRCLE LAW FIRM (5+ PQE), Hong Kong
Job No: 43736
- Qualified lawyer (ideally HK qualified) with no less than 5 PQE
- Prior bank or financial institution experience
- Provide advice, training, and guidance to lawyers and staff across a full spectrum of risk and compliance issues
- Good understanding of local AML, anti- bribery and data privacy regulations
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Excellent communication skills
LEGAL COUNSEL, CYPTOCURRENCY (3-5 PQE), Shanghai, PRC
Job No: 43656
- To partner business teams to expand and scale in new markets globally
- Superb opportunity to keep pace with how cutting edge technology products interact with new laws and regulations in various jurisdictions
- Background in general contract law, intellectual property, data privacy ideal
- At least 3-5 years’ work experience at top-tier law firms in the U.S., Singapore or Hong Kong and/or with a technology-focused company
- Interest in blockchain and cyptocurrency would be highly advantageous
LEGAL COUNSEL, EUROPEAN MNC (10+ PQE), Seoul, Korea
Job No: 43733
- Global leader in luxury goods is looking for a lawyer with no less than 10+ PQE
- Standalone role providing legal support for retail operations in Korea, as well as internal corporate functions and transactional work
- Work with senior management on commercial strategy, corporate governance and risk management
- Self-starter and with excellent communication skills
- Involvement in regional and global projects
- Prior in-house experience preferred
- Fluency in English and Korean
VP LEGAL , MNC (10+ PQE), Jakarta, Indonesia
Job No: 43707
- Standalone role to provide legal support to business operations in Jakarta, Indonesia
- Opportunity to join a dynamic team with a solid track record
- Minimum 10+ years of experience working with a top tier law firm or MNC
- Prior international exposure would be highly desirable
- Familiarity in working with governmental authorities on licensing matters good to have
- Most suited for someone of high energy level and ability to thrive in a busy, commercially oriented and hands-on environment
- Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia preferred
LEGAL COUNSEL, TECHNOLOGY (5+ PQE), Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Job No: 43720
- To review and negotiate contracts with international counterparties including tenders, technical assistance, confidentiality and procurement
- Minimum 5 years corporate experience from a reputable mid/large law firm or well regarded in house department
- Financing and/or tech experience desirable but not a pre-requisite
- Willingness to learn about a specialized, high tech industry
LEGAL COUNSEL INDOCHINA, HEALTHCARE (6-7 PQE), Bangkok, Thailand
Job No: 43710
- At least 6-7+ years of general corporate and commercial contracts/ matters experience gained in large law firm and/ or in an MNC
- Provide legal advice and support to the company’s day-to-day activities in Indochina
- Must have law degree from a reputable university and admitted to recognised bar (preferably Lawyer Licence in Thailand)
- Strong commercial acumen, proactive approach, excellent interpersonal and communication skills highly valued
- Fluency in Thai language preferred
- Travel required in the region
VICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL, MANUFACTURING (12+ PQE), HCMC, Vietnam
Job No: 43670
- Experienced commercial lawyer
- Standalone role to support business operations in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
- Minimum 12+ years’ experience with top tier law firm or MNC
- International work experience, preferably working cross regionally in a multinational company or with multinational clients a distinct advantage
- Role will suit a self-starter, with strong initiative and a developed sense of ownership for functional outcomes
- Fluency in Vietnamese language a must have
MALAYSIAN QUALIFIED ASSOCIATE, CROSS-BORDER TRANSACTIONS (5+ PQE), Beijing, PRC
Job No: 43665
- M&A and financing experience gained at a leading corporate law firm
- Working on outbound M&A, fund formation and financing
- Ability to independently lead projects and handle drafting of transaction documents
- Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential as the role necessitates liaising with Chinese speaking clients and counterparts
ASSOCIATE, FINANCE (RESTRUCTURING AND INSOLVENCY) (2-3 PQE), Hong Kong
Job No: 43635
- Global law firm seeks a lawyer of 2-3 PQE to join the firm’s Hong Kong office
- Restructuring experience would be an advantage
- Mandarin language skills is preferred but not essential
LEGAL COUNSEL, HEALTHCARE (10+ PQE), Shanghai, PRC
Job No: 43643
- Sole counsel position; responsible for all legal matters across PRC
- Broad based corporate experience required
- Good technical skills gained with a reputable law firm and/or prior in-house experience would be ideal
PARALEGAL, CAPITAL MARKETS (2-YEAR CONTRACT), Hong Kong
Job No: 43553
- Open to Law or English graduates from top universities in China (Beijing University, Fudan University, Tsinghua University) looking to work in Hong Kong on a 2-year contract
- Native Mandarin language skills are a must
- Amongst others, responsibilities will include assisting in the proof reading and drafting of transaction documents, documentation review, research, organising and collating documents as well as client liaison
DCM ASSOCIATE, MAGIC CIRCLE FIRM (NQ-4 PQE), Hong Kong
Job No: 43364
- Excellent opportunity to join a top-tier international firm with their DCM team
- Must have completed a seat in Capital Markets (preferably, DCM) during training contract and be qualified/qualifying in a common law jurisdiction
- Native/fluent Mandarin language skills (including reading and writing) essential
- You must be driven, highly motivated and able to handle demanding timelines
ASSOCIATE, BANKING & FINANCE (1-7 PQE), Hong Kong
Job No: 40838
- Experience in restructuring and/or general banking and dealing with mainstream syndicated lending, including leveraged finance
- Fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin preferred but not essential
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CONTRACTS MANAGER, HOSPITALITY (3-5 PQE)
Job No: 43636
- At least 3 years’ of experience in paralegal corporate work in law firms or large MNCs
- To handle contracts and documentation for retail leasing
- Degree or Diploma in Law would be preferred
PARALEGAL, CAPITAL MARKETS (2-YEAR CONTRACT), Hong Kong
Job No: 43553
- Open to Law or English graduates from top universities in China (Beijing University, Fudan University, Tsinghua University) looking to work in Hong Kong on a 2-year contract
- Native Mandarin language skills are a must
- Amongst others, responsibilities will include assisting in the proof reading and drafting of transaction documents, documentation review, research, organising and collating documents as well as client liaison
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VIETNAMESE COUNSEL, US MNC TECH COMPANY (1-2 YEAR CONTRACT) (6-14 PQE), Singapore
Job No: 43745
- Seeking a Vietnam qualified lawyer with at least 6 years PQE to be based in Singapore on a contract basis
- Ideally someone with TMT experience and MNC/ international exposure
- Articulate self-starter with solid Vietnamese expertise and good understanding of the market
- Good team player and has good interpersonal skills
- Fluency in Vietnamese and English is a must
CONSTRUCTION LAWYER, HOSPITALITY (3-YEAR CONTRACT) (5-7 PQE), Singapore
Job No: 43716
- Construction experience is a must-have
- At least 5 years’ experience working with a major law firm or in-house with an MNC
- To handle a large scale construction project
- 3 years contract term, with the possibility of being converted to a permanent role
KOREAN QUALIFIED COUNSEL, WELL-KNOWN RETAIL BRAND (1 YEAR (RENEWABLE) Contract) (5-7 PQE), Singapore
Job No: 43709
- Part of a fun-loving legal team supporting their consumer business with an online platform
- Suited for someone of high energy level and ability to thrive in a busy, commercially oriented and hands-on environment
- Significant experience drafting/negotiating a range of commercial contracts required
- Experience with a luxury retail or retail environment would be a plus
- Renewable one year contract
PARALEGAL, CAPITAL MARKETS (2-YEAR CONTRACT), Hong Kong
Job No: 43553
- Open to Law or English graduates from top universities in China (Beijing University, Fudan University, Tsinghua University) looking to work in Hong Kong on a 2-year contract
- Native Mandarin language skills are a must
- Amongst others, responsibilities will include assisting in the proof reading and drafting of transaction documents, documentation review, research, organising and collating documents as well as client liaison
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