Lead setup and ongoing enhancement of regional legal and compliance frameworks aligned with company policies and local laws across Southeast Asia.
Monitor and analyze legal, regulatory and compliance developments that may affect business operations or strategy translate those into actionable guidance and risk mitigations.
Provide timely, pragmatic, and strategic legal advice to regional and local management on commercial transactions, corporate governance, regulatory matters, litigation and enforcement risk.
Design, implement and maintain region-wide compliance programs, including policies, controls, risk assessments, monitoring, reporting and training.
Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programs for regional and local teams.
Manage relationships with external counsel, regulatory authorities and relevant industry bodies coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations and audits.
Provide periodic reporting on legal and compliance risk posture, trends and key metrics to HQ
Job Requirements
Fluent in Japanese (Level N1) to communicate with Japan Headquarters and other overseas offices
Law degree (LLB, JD or equivalent) admitted to practice in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
At least 15 years of legal and compliance experience
Demonstrated experience establishing or scaling legal/compliance functions in multi-jurisdictional settings.
Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, regulatory and compliance matters relevant to the industry (e.g., competition/antitrust, anti-bribery and corruption, data protection, trade controls, employment law).
Proven ability to interpret and apply local laws across multiple jurisdictions and to provide practical business-focused advice.
Experience managing external counsel and interfacing with regulators and government bodies.
Track record of developing and implementing compliance programs, policies and training.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills able to influence senior leaders.
