Responsibilities:
- To manage the legal, compliance and governance matters including dispute resolution.
- To lead decision-making processes and provide legal advice on issues and disputes faced by group companies within the Asia-Pacific region, involving approximately 100 group entities.
- To support new investment, trading business or divestment projects of Headquarter in Japan or Sumitomo group, from international and domestic legal point of view, as well as compliance and governance matters.
- To provide legal and compliance support of PMI (Post merger Integration) for newly acquired companies.
- To serve as the communication hub for regional legal and compliance activities within Asia and Oceania region, as well as the Headquarter in Japan.
- To build, train, and develop a diverse group of members who are engaging in legal and compliance within the group by deepening their understanding of legal and compliance as well as Sumitomo's compliance and governance policy.
- To manage the corporate secretarial issue of the Singapore entities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
- At least 15 years of experience as in-house legal counsel in international trade, covering investments, energy, chemicals, media and digital, infrastructure, metals, natural resources, real estate, and healthcare businesses.
- Proven hands-on legal experience in Japan, China, and Indonesia.
- Strong knowledge of compliance and governance, risk management, investments, and accounting is required.
- Comprehensive and in-depth expertise in contract drafting, dispute resolution, and the provision of broad legal advice across diverse business activities.
- Broad understanding of laws and regulations across the Asia-Pacific region.
- Deep understanding of the Japanese Trading House's business development and investments.
Our Benefits and Perks
- Flexibility & Time Off: Hybrid work model, Flexible Benefits, Paid time off (e.g. Caregiver leave, Birthday leave)
- Professional and Personal Development: Study and Exam Leave, Educational Subsidies, Regional and Global Learning Programs
- Health & Well-being: Employee Assistance Program, Group Health Insurance, Employee Engagement Program & Activities
Our Commitment
At SCAO, we value the diversity of background, culture, experiences, skills and views that our people offer.
We are committed to building an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment that enables all to perform at their best, regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, age and other attributes.
