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徐茜 Susan Xu
副总经理、总法律顾问、董事会秘书,华大基因
Deputy General Manager, General Counsel, Board Secretary, BGI Genomics
华丽蜕变:探索法律职业的成长路径
——专访ALB年度华南华中地区公司法务大奖获得者、华大基因徐茜
不久前,凭借在华大基因副总经理、总法律顾问、董事会秘书三个职位上的优异成绩,徐茜摘得2024 ALB年度华南华中地区公司法务大奖,这也是ALB华南华中大奖中针对法务个人成就的最高奖项。
从律师,到法务,再到上市公司高管,回首一路走来的“成长路径”,徐茜将其总结为目标清晰、持续深耕、长期主义几个关键词,“职场没有捷径,唯有脚踏实地”,她说。
融贯诉讼与非诉,成为优秀律师
从中国政法大学毕业后,徐茜在律所开启了职业生涯,从诉讼律师入行。“这段经历让我有机会实践并掌握法律程序,熟练运用证据规则和庭审辩论技巧,并且能够从案件中发现隐蔽的风险点,从而更好地预防纠纷。”
“诉讼的核心目标是‘打赢官司,化解纠纷’,非诉的核心目标是‘防范风险,促成交易’,两者相辅相成,如果能在两个领域都有所历练,会让自己的法律思维得到更全面的提升。”
徐茜清晰地为自己制定了律师的发展方向,完成诉讼经验的积累后,她先后到香港、欧盟深造,开始向非诉领域转型。随后,通过层层选拔,她入选英国大律师公会举办的“中国律师培训项目”,成为十名赴伦敦培训及实习的律师之一。
“我的海外求学以及律所实习工作经历主要与公司治理和跨国并购相关,进一步熟悉了产业与资本结合的路径。”此外,这段经历也扩宽了徐茜的国际化视野,奠定了她日后高效处理海外法律事务的能力。
先后在内地、香港及英国知名律所实习及工作,以及同时拥有诉讼和非诉的经验,成为徐茜日后发展的深厚“底气”。“我负责过两百余个案件/项目,并担任过多家中资及外资企业的法律顾问,积累了丰富的法律工作经验,有信心为客户提供专业的法律综合解决方案。”徐茜回顾道。
加盟顶尖平台,转型企业法务
华大基因作为全球基因行业的引领者,从“代表”中国参与人类基因组项目起步,到首个中国人基因图谱的绘制完成;从开展水稻基因组项目,到成为国家首批基因检测临床试点单位,再到率先以600美元的全基因组测序价格引领业界真正进入了百元基因组时代,首创民生项目的大人群筛查模式,一直在生命科学的“无人区”里砥砺前行,不断实现突破,所需要开展的法律工作也是史无前例的,极具创新性。
2013年,华大基因正在筹备融资上市,在此契机下,徐茜以法务总监身份加入,负责公司的IPO、全球法律事务及知识产权事务,徐茜为自己规划了法务的目标—“聚焦生命科学,成为行业法律专家”。
她带领法务团队围绕业务的商业模式,建立完整、高效的合同管理体系,并积极支撑商业模式创新及行业标准输出;前瞻性布局海外知识产权,公司荣获多项专利与商标大奖,并成功主导公司专利的海外维权;完成境内外收购、融资上市等重大项目,加速推动公司在全球医疗健康领域的布局。
她注重合规建设,主导了ISO 37301国际合规管理体系认证,华大基因成为国内首家获此国际认证的基因测序行业科技公司,此项认证标志着华大基因合规管理水平已经达到国际标准要求。
融贯法商角色,担任公司高管
因工作表现优异,徐茜在2015年被董事会任命为上市公司董事会秘书,负责上市公司的资本运营;在2021年被任命为上市公司副总经理,深度参与上市公司管理及运营。在这一阶段,徐茜为自己规划了更高的目标:“成为职业经理人,将商业、管理与法律相结合,全面提升综合技能,为企业创造价值。”
她把目标做了细分拆解:以法律技能为核心,在此基础上做加法。“董秘是‘法律+金融’,以资本市场法律法规为基础,做好信息披露、投资者与媒体交流,向资本市场传递公司价值;副总经理是‘法律+管理’,以行业法规为基础,合法经营,做好产品布局与市场推广。”
为了加深对资本市场的理解,她用最快的速度拿下证券、基金、董秘、金融分析等领域的多个资格证书,无数个夜晚加班到凌晨;一天辗转多个城市与投资人沟通路演;为了了解行业和技术,更好地管理风险、优化流程,她深入实验室学习仪器操作,走访客户了解产品反馈,并调研同行业战略布局。
徐茜坦言,华大作为生命科学领域的龙头企业,她有幸站在巨人肩膀上,工作被更多人看见,收获了法律界和财经界的认可,荣获ALB China 十五佳总法律顾问、《新财富》“金牌董秘”等多项荣誉。她也不断努力将自己的知识与能量贡献到更广阔的领域,同时担任着CIETAC仲裁员、SCIA仲裁员、深圳上市公司协会兼职副秘书长、深圳市公司治理研究会轮值会长等职务。
“选准一个行业,深入扎根下去,一步步了解公司、行业、商业,形成解决问题、创造价值的闭环思维,以工匠之心,潜心钻研,默默耕耘,打造自己的核心竞争力。我始终相信:时间是奋斗者最好的朋友。”她说。
A transformation journey: tracing the growth path in legal careers
— an interview with Susan Xu, winner of ALB’s 2024 In-House Lawyer of the Year: South China & Central China
Susan Xu, deputy general manager, general counsel, and board secretary of BGI Genomics, was recently awarded the prestigious 2024 ALB In-House Lawyer of the Year: South China & Central China. Her success is rooted in three guiding principles: clear goals, consistent dedication, and a long-term perspective. “There are no shortcuts in a career; only solid groundwork matters,” she notes.
Foundations in Litigation and Non-Litigation
Xu began her legal career as a litigation lawyer after graduating from China University of Political Science and Law. This experience sharpened her skills in legal procedures, evidence rules, and courtroom debates while helping her master risk prevention.
“Litigation resolves disputes; non-litigation prevents risks. Excelling in both enhances comprehensive legal thinking,” she explains.
Her expertise expanded through studies in Hong Kong SAR, the EU, and the UK, where she was selected for the UK Bar’s “China Lawyer Training Program.” These experiences strengthened her understanding of corporate governance and cross-border M&As, establishing a solid foundation for managing international legal matters. Over her career, Xu has handled over 200 cases and projects, providing comprehensive legal solutions to domestic and international clients.
Transition to In-House Counsel at BGI
In 2013, Xu joined BGI as Legal Director to oversee global legal affairs, intellectual property, and IPO processes. BGI, a global genomics leader, has driven breakthroughs in projects like the Human Genome Project and genetic testing. Xu’s goal was clear: to become an industry legal expert in life sciences.
Xu’s leadership saw the establishment of a streamlined contract management system, bolstering innovation and industry standards. She managed an extensive intellectual property portfolio, securing multiple patents and trademarks while spearheading overseas patent enforcement. Her contributions in major projects, including acquisitions, financing, and listings, propelled BGI’s global healthcare expansion.
Notably, Xu led BGI to achieve ISO 37301 compliance certification—a first in China’s gene sequencing industry—signifying adherence to international regulatory standards. “This milestone reflects our commitment to regulatory excellence,” Xu highlights.
From Legal Expert to Executive Leadership
Recognized for her exceptional contributions, Xu became board secretary in 2015 and deputy general manager in 2021. She integrated legal, financial, and managerial expertise to drive company growth. “The board secretary role combines law and finance, while the deputy general manager role merges law with management to ensure strategic execution,” she notes.
Xu swiftly gained certifications in securities, fund management, and financial analysis, complementing her legal background. Her efforts in capital operations, investor communication, and compliance reinforced BGI’s position in the global market.
Beyond her corporate role, Xu serves as an arbitrator for CIETAC and SCIA and holds leadership positions in legal and corporate governance organizations. Her achievements include ALB China’s Top 15 General Counsel and New Fortune’s “Gold Medal Board Secretary” awards.
“Choose an industry, delve deeply, and strive for a problem-solving mindset,” Xu advises. “Time rewards those who persevere with dedication and craftsmanship.”
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