Job Opportunities Legal & Compliance Counsel

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a talented Legal & Compliance Counsel to join our thriving Legal Team. With over 20 dedicated professionals the APAC Legal Team plays a crucial role in safeguarding our business and people ensuring we operate with integrity and within the bounds of laws and regulations. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute your expertise to a vital function at the heart of our operations.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Reporting to the Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel APAC the Legal & Compliance Counsel APAC will play a pivotal role in supporting and advising on critical compliance topics in the APAC markets (Hong Kong Macau Taiwan Mainland China South Korea Singapore Malaysia Thailand Vietnam Australia and New Zealand). Key areas of focus will encompass Anti-Money Laundering (AML) sanctions anti-bribery & corruption whistleblowing ESG initiatives and antitrust regulations.

Compliance Programme Management:Support the daily operational aspects of our compliance programme including drafting and updating policies providing expert advice on AML/KYC/CDD matters conducting investigations into non-compliance and implementing effective solutions across all APAC markets.

Risk Identification & Mitigation:Proactively identify potential compliance risks and contribute to the development and implementation of robust processes and controls to mitigate them effectively.

Regulatory Oversight:Continuously monitor legal and regulatory updates support regional regulatory change management initiatives and serve as a key liaison with relevant authorities.

Training & Development:Design develop and deliver compliance training programmes to foster a strong culture of compliance throughout the region.

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US

• Qualified lawyer (Hong Kong or other common law jurisdiction) with 4 years PQE CAMS and other compliance certifications will be an advantage
• 4 years experience in AML/sanctions compliance preferably within a multinational corporate financial institution or law firm.
• Proven experience in anti-bribery & corruption and whistleblowing.
• Strong knowledge of APAC regulatory compliance laws and enforcement trends.
• Experience in litigation regulatory or internal investigations sustainability/ESG or antitrust work will be an advantage.
• Experience in the luxury retail or with regulatory authorities.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders on key compliance issues (e.g. AML and sanctions).
• Familiarity with AML/sanctions screening software (e.g. WorldCheck Integration Point).
• Experience in a diverse multi-jurisdiction APAC environment.
  
  

HOW DO WE KEEP YOU SMILING

Based in our Hong Kong office you will collaborate with diverse teams across our different Maisons and Functions both in the region and at our our dynamic luxury retail environment your learning agility resilience and proactiveness will be key to forging strong lasting partnerships with your stakeholders.

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US

Your journey with us begins with a conversation with our Talent Acquisition Team to ensure a mutual understanding of the role. Following this you will have the opportunity to meet the direct manager and function head to share with you their insight into our teams culture structure and the specific expectations of this position.