Legal Counsel

The incumbent will be a key contributor, managing and advising on all legal regulatory and compliance matters within the Group.

Responsibilities

• Managing the regulatory matters of the Group, including communications with government and regulatory agencies and legal professionals.
• Oversee the regulatory framework of the Group.
• Collaborating and advising with the senior management team to devise mitigation strategies to meet regulatory risk.
• Specifying internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance.
• Providing local law advice and counsel on cross-border and in country regulatory issues.
• Working with business units to help develop and execute their business strategies and objectives.
• Advising on licensing and conduct regulations in various jurisdictions.
• Lead and engage in projects of a regulatory nature.
• Working with stakeholders on dealings with regulators in the APAC region.
• Providing legal advice on compliance policies, advising and working with other compliance functions.
• Keeping all business units updated on legislative and regulatory developments in the law applicable to the Group’s businesses.

Qualifications

• Completed a Bachelor of Law (LLB) undergraduate degree or an equivalent degree.
• Preference for candidates with experience in tobacco or pharmaceutical industries.
• Adaptable, versatile and commercial, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• PQE more than 6 years
• Applicants from law firms who have performed regulatory work before will be considered.