Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a global MNC\'s Legal team based in Singapore. As Regional Legal Counsel (APAC), you will be responsible for all legal, ethics and compliance issues across the APAC business in Singapore, Malaysia and China. You will report to CFO (APAC) based in Singapore and dotted reporting to Group GC based in Netherlands. Strong contract drafting, ethics and compliance experience will be a good fit.

Client Details

Our client is a global MNC headquartered in The Netherlands that offers a wide range of technical products, co-engineering and customisation solutions. Key services provided by our client include power generation, food & pharmaceutical, machine & equipment construction. Products offered include seals, gaskets, valves, hoses, bearings, power transmission, and fluid power components. The company also provides a range of value-added services such as repair and maintenance, inventory management, technical support, and training.

With a presence in 17 countries, the company operates through a decentralised structure of local companies, each with its own product and service offerings tailored to meet the needs of customers in their respective regions. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and is committed to reducing its environmental impact while providing high-quality products and services to its customers. Today, have more than 6,500 employees and serve more than 90,000 customers globally.

Description

• Primary contact for all Legal and Ethics & Compliance issues arising from business activities and projects across APAC\'s businesses in Singapore, Malaysia, and China
• Making sure that adequate contracts are in place with APAC\'s customers, suppliers, and other business partners in accordance with Global Policies & Procedures
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to foster alignment and develop mutually beneficial solutions to Legal matters including claims handling and interpretation, negotiation and enforcement of contracts
• Give regular training on relevant Legal and Ethics & Compliance topics and actively update management of relevant developments
• Ensure that Global Legal and E&C related Policies & Procedures are adequately implemented and maintained at APAC including training and ad hoc advice.
• Setting Ethics & Compliance standards and enabling and growing corporate compliance behaviours and culture, in alignment with Global Policies & Procedures including anti-bribery & corruption, competition law, trade and export compliance, data protection, and conflicts of interest
• Provide legal support for APAC\'s acquisitions (potential), investments and other strategic transactions, including performing due diligence, drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive transaction documentation, and supporting closing transactions and post-closing integration, all in alignment with Group Legal and in accordance with Global Policies & Procedures
• Liaise with APAC\'s company secretaries in the execution and maintenance of all required corporate filings and reports in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Profile

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Law with at least 8 years of Post-Qualified Experience accumulated from one or more reputable law firms and/or industrial multi-national companies
• Work experience includes a focus on corporate and contract law, and on advising and implementing Ethics & Compliance policies in a corporate environment
• Capable of thinking analytically and strategically, ensures tactical execution is aligned with our plans and able to clearly articulate own perspectives logically
• A real team player, though also a self-starter and able to work independently as sole legal counsel and compliance officer in the region
• Willing to travel to the western region of Singapore when necessary (work arrangement is flexible)

Job Offer

Our client is an extremely well-known and leading industrial services provider MNC. They are a leading innovative industrial products and services provider with a focus on high-end technology for industrial applications. This role is suitable for experienced in-house legal counsels in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) industry who are seeking to take their legal career another step forward to be in a senior and strategic position.

Successful candidate can expect to receive attractive and competitive remuneration package as per market. You can also expect to have flexible working arrangement and work independently under minimal supervision. Candidates can also expect to be well invested by the company in comprehensive and rigorous training programmes as part of career development.

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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