Job Description

Reporting to the Group General Counsel, you will join as a Legal Counsel (Compliance) to provide legal and compliance support to the business units located in Singapore and Southeast Asia region. You will join an established team of Legal Counsels to support and advise the various business units in day-to-day legal and compliance affairs.

Client Details

Our client is a multinational conglomerate that operates in diverse sectors and industries. It is involved in the generation and distribution of electricity, focusing on a wide range of energy sources such as thermal power and renewable energy. The company also provides comprehensive environmental solutions, including waste management and water treatment services.

In addition to its energy and environmental segments, the company offers essential utilities services to various sectors, catering to the needs of industrial complexes, commercial establishments, and residential developments. These services encompass the provision of electricity, steam, and water supply, supporting the operations of its customers.

With a global presence, this company operates in multiple countries, demonstrating a commitment to implementing innovative technologies and sustainable practices. It strives to address environmental challenges and actively contributes to the communities it serves. Collaboration and partnerships are key to its approach, as it seeks to drive progress in clean energy, resource efficiency, and sustainable development.

Description

• Oversee delivery of legal and compliance services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities
• Provide legal support and advice to senior management and all internal stakeholders on legal and compliance matters particularly in areas of Anti-trust, Sanctions, KYC and AML.
• Review and provide recommendations on the legal aspects and considerations for resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries
• Manage and maintain company policies, procedures and standards related to legal and compliance matters
• Monitor changes to regulatory requirements and proactively handle regulatory developments and compliance updates
• Prepare and update compliance risk assessments and risk register to ensure key controls are adequate to address and mitigate any ethics and compliances risks identified in the risk assessment process and address any emerging risks
• Provide time-sensitive support on a wide array of legal and compliance inquiries in all operational aspects
• Identify and consult on legal and compliance risks in connection with the company\'s developments
• Lead or support other projects and tasks as may be required from time to time

Profile

• Bachelor\'s degree in law and admitted to the Singapore Bar with at least 7 years PQE with a law firm and/or as in-house Counsel
• Prior experience handling areas in anti-trust, sanctions, KYC and AML is required
• Experience working in the energy sector, especially for renewable energy e.g. solar and natural gas (both piped and liquefied) would be preferred to manage matters independently with minimal supervision

Job Offer

You will join an established team of Legal Counsels spearheaded by the Group General Counsel in the day-to-day matters. Candidates can expect to gain exposure to regional legal matters in the Southeast Asia market in the renewable and clean energy industry. Salary will commensurate with experience and will be competitive as per market. The office HQ is strategically located at the central of Singapore.

To apply online please click the \'Apply\' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Alastair Tanon +65 6643 9730.

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