Job Description

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Business Company: OMRON Headquarters (HQ)

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Employment Type: Permanent


About OMRON Asia Pacific

OMRON began life in 1933 as Tateisi Electric Manufacturing Co. We have come a long way since. Today, our APAC network covers over 10 countries with more than 5,200 employees.
They form the backbone of our organisation, helping us become a global leader in the field of automation.
From designing factory automation systems for production lines, to producing electronic components in some of the world’s most widely used products, we are a manufacturer’s manufacturer. One renowned for its proprietary Sensing & Control technologies, and driving innovations in the most advanced production processes and products.



Short Description
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the effective and efficient support to Legal & Risk Management matters in Asia Pacific Region. In addition, the individual is accountable to enhance the group governance and strengthen compliance/risk management system to support our business strongly and challenge for a better society.
Legal Support

• Review and draft contracts and other legal documents (Distributorship Agreement, Purchase Agreement, NDA, legal notice and others), and negotiate with the other party as needed.
• Research laws & regulations in Asia Pacific Region, including India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Australia and New Zealand, excluding China, Korea and Japan (“APAC”), and provide legal advice in consultation with external law firms case by case.
• Prepare contract formats and guides in response to common practice or demand in each business unit or country and establish and maintain Legal Database for APAC.
• Support managing and solving litigations and disputes in cooperation with external law firms.

Compliance & Risk Management Support

• Support investigation on reports from whistle-blowers and other major misconducts by employees.
• Support establishment of system for compliance with Personal Data Protection acts.
• Prepare and execute training regarding risk management & compliance, such as ethical conduct, anti-fraud, anti-cartel, anti-corruption and contract management.
• Produce and distribute enlightenment materials, including email news, posters, leaflet and ethics card.
• Draft and arrange guidelines, checklists and forms related to risk management & compliance.
• Support Risk Analysis and Business Continuity Plans for all entities in APAC.
• Support updates of various risks, including revision of laws and regulations in APAC, and provide the latest information to group companies.
• Support annual meetings for Risk Managers from each business unit

Project Support

• Support various projects from the viewpoints of risk management & legal, including start-up of new business, alliance, establishment of legal entities and governance project.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or relevant discipline.
• Call to the Bar or Certified Fraud Examiner or relevant professional is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in law firm, legal department or other firm, institution or department handling risk management, including Accounting Firm and HR, IP or Audit Department
• Full experience of drafting contracts, rules, legal opinions, notice letters and/or other formal documents.
• Experience of due diligence or internal investigation to misconducts
• Experience of dispute solution, such as litigation and customer complaint
• Proficient in the use of common office applications, communication and collaboration tools
• May involve regional travelling within Asia Pacific and international travel from time to time.

WHY JOIN US

The Benefits
OMRON rewards its people in a number of ways depending on their role and performance. It also regularly benchmarks its benefits package to the market place to ensure that it remains competitive.

Employee Profiles
At OMRON, people make the difference, no matter what their role or how long they have worked for us. Their drive and commitment ensures continued growth and success of the business.



Req ID: 1097