THE OPPORTUNITY

REGIONAL LEGAL & COMPLIANCE COUNSEL - ASEAN AND HK

Global and prominent consulting leader in talent, health, retirement, and merger/acquisition services and solutions. Its business creates more secure and rewarding futures for their clients and employees through designing affordable health plans, assuring income for retirement or aligning workers for work needs.

This role is to serve as a trusted Legal & Compliance advisor providing high quality, effective and efficient support to Client’s ASEAN (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand) and HK markets

Located in Singapore, this position will be attractive to someone who is highly independent and self motivated,thrives in the intellectually challenging and stimulating atmosphere of a leading global firm and desires to have a regional exposure within the relevant geography as well as other jurisdictions in Asia.

This is a position is for an established professional individual contributor who is able to work independently with minimal supervision.

The role is also required to assist with regional and global projects of the group as necessary and may need to work with colleagues in other regions or countries.

Role accountabilities and performance measures:

• Analysis and negotiation of contracts in respect of all levels of client engagements ranging from in-country contracts to global master service agreements.
• Review of the terms and conditions for participation in public and private bids (RFPs).
• Developing policies and controls relating to contract management.
• Advise on employment issues.
• Manage company secretarial support in relation to the client companies within the responsible geography.
• Support new business activities and strategies and contribute to effective legally compliant plans to enable profitable growth.
• Provide support to senior business leaders on obligations relating to their office under the general law and specific company articles with particular reference to directors.
• Anticipate and identify legal and compliance issues of concern to the senior management team and develop legal strategies and solutions.
• Support M&A activity from both a strategic, documentation and legal and compliance due diligence perspective.
• Oversight and support for Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and associated monitoring, training and communications.
• Working with Client’s business units to determine corrective actions for relevant issues, including Errors & Omissions.
• Supporting and providing advice to Client in relation to the handling of all levels of legal claims and disputes.
• Provide support and assistance in relation to corporate restructuring with particular reference to support for global initiatives.
• Select, appoint and manage outside counsel while maintaining efficient controls over external legal spend.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge to ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislation and provide relevant and practical advice.
• Pro-active involvement in the activities underpinning the global objectives of the Client Legal and Compliance Department through participation in working groups or committees.

Requirements:

• A qualified lawyer, or non-qualified lawyer with proven legal background, with significant experience in a professional services, financial services or law firm.
• Minimum of 5 PQE with relevant experience in a legal and/or compliance role in a MAS-regulated industry.
• Familiarity with the insurance broking and financial advisory business highly advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience in an investments related environment will also be an advantage.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations in the region.
• Law or similar degree from a top university preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English.
• Familiarity with the local culture, business customs and legal environment as it impacts the Client business in ASEAN.
• Strong track record in planning and organizing effectively, creating value and capturing knowhow.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate and commercial law.
• Ability to track and advise on new laws and regulations and their implications on business activities.
• Ability to write clear, concise and accurate reports on legal and regulatory positions, implications of new legislation and other matters as required.
• Must be able to support and embrace change.
• Commercially focused, culturally sensitive with excellent communication skills and business acumen
• High standard of integrity and professionalism with the ability to balance compliance with business objectives
• Highly proactive and independent with excellent multi-tasking and organization skills
• A team player who is willing to support and contribute to the wider Legal and Compliance community.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines and pressure, and manage time critical issues effectively and efficiently.
• Willing to travel as required.

If you think you meet the above requirements and want to apply  please send your CV  and cover letter in word format to  kiantong.tan@horizon-recruit.com or mark.deery@horizon-recruit.com.

Applications close on 15 September - please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted:

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Our Search is Global

Horizon Recruitment is an Asian based legal recruitment agency specializing in the placement of partners, associates and team moves for leading international law firms in Asia. 

We also place candidates for in house counsel and compliance roles at MNCs and global investment banks. 

We search for these candidates globally.  Singapore EA Licence No. 12S6213