Guy Carpenter is seeking candidates for the following position: Regional Legal and Compliance Counsel, Asia Pacific The role of Regional Legal and Compliance Counsel, Asia Pacific will be based in Singapore. Reporting to the Head of Legal and Compliance, Asia Pacific (based in Singapore), the Regional Legal and Compliance Counsel will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues in the Legal, Compliance and Public Affairs (LCPA) department to support the Guy Carpenter business. You will have regional responsibility for various LCPA areas of focus, including managing errors and omissions, reviewing contracts and advising on regulations. You will also be responsible for ensuring that Guy Carpenter\xe2\x80\x99s regulatory obligations across Asia Pacific are met and for overseeing regulatory, compliance, risk and governance activities in Asia Pacific. What is in it for you?
Be part of a reputable and recognized brand in the reinsurance broking and risk management industry by working with and learning from industry leading experts in the field
Unprecedented opportunity to meaningfully impact our clients and make a difference
Access to internal resources that provide mentorship and development opportunities
We will count on you to:
Serve as the primary contact with Guy Carpenter\'s regulators
Identify and review regulations relevant to Guy Carpenter
Implement and monitor policies, procedures and controls
Provide prompt regulatory advice and support to the business
Review internal policies and explaining their requirements and applications to the business
Manage regulatory filings and notifications including licensing of relevant Guy Carpenter entities
Manage and oversee regulatory examinations and inspections
Conduct investigations into legal, compliance and / or ethics issues
Carry out duties as data privacy officer
Develop and maintain policies and procedures to support and promote a culture of integrity and compliance
Promote awareness and responsibility through regular communications and trainings
Facilitate Guy Carpenter\'s risk management process, conduct risk assessments and maintain risk registers, and manage risk committees as relevant
Identify potential risk and compliance issues associated with new products, services and jurisdictions and implement appropriate measures to address them
Conduct periodic monitoring and compliance assessments to confirm compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and standards
Work with Guy Carpenter\'s business and functional units to determine corrective actions for relevant issues
Prepare risk and compliance reports for business leaders and senior members of the LCPA function
Support M&A and other corporate activities
Provide analysis and counsel on a range of legal issues, including employment, real estate, intellectual property and (re)insurance
Draft, review and negotiate contracts
Assist with the development of templates
Engage and supervise outside counsel
Manage effective Errors & Omissions (\xe2\x80\x9cE&Os\xe2\x80\x9d) prevention and mitigation strategies.
Triage, investigate, mitigate, and close E&Os claims as well as review E&Os claims history, identify trends, and develop awareness education to avoid repeatable incidents
Actively participate in appropriate executive, leadership, and / or operating committees
Engage with senior Guy Carpenter business leaders across Asia Pacific where appropriate
What you should have:
Recognized legal qualification from, and admitted to practice in, a common law jurisdiction
Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal & compliance role
Experience in compliance and regulatory advisory work in (re)insurance or financial services sectors
Prior experience handling contract reviews and management
Strong Mandarin language capabilities (including drafting and reviewing contracts) to handle compliance and regulatory work in China
What makes you stand out:
Reinsurance or insurance related experience
Meticulous, proactive, and action-oriented
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to analyze complex legal problems quickly and concisely
Ability to work independently as well as within a team
Proficient in MS Office applications \xe2\x80\x93 in particular, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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