About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Legal, Asia Pacific, this role will provide legal, compliance, and corporate secretarial support across multiple jurisdictions within the region. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and external counterparties, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance while supporting day-to-day business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Secretarial & Governance

Coordinate and manage corporate secretarial activities across Asia Pacific entities
Prepare board resolutions and related governance documentation
Monitor statutory and regulatory filing requirements and ensure timely compliance
Maintain and update corporate records and governance documentation

KYC, Due Diligence & Compliance

Manage customer and vendor onboarding processes
Conduct KYC, sanctions screening, and due diligence reviews
Assess onboarding documentation and identify areas requiring further review or escalation
Prepare due diligence reports and maintain compliance records

Legal Administration

Organize and maintain legal documentation and contract repositories
Ensure proper document management and filing practices for efficient retrieval
Support the review and administration of commercial agreements and legal documentation
Provide general legal and compliance support to business stakeholders

Requirements

Degree in Law or Diploma in Law from a recognized institution
At least 5 years of relevant experience gained either as an inhouse paralegal or within the commercial practice of a reputable law firm
Strong corporate secretarial, governance, KYC, and compliance experience
Ability to work independently while effectively engaging stakeholders across different functions and jurisdictions
High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail
Experience supporting regional or multinational operations will be advantageous
Exposure to logistics, commodities or related industries is preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Mandarin proficiency will be advantageous to support communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders and counterparties across the region.

Senior Paralegal

Senior Paralegal