LEGAL COUNSEL I, COMPLIANCE

JOB PURPOSE:

The post holder is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective management of legal compliance, regulatory matters, and governance initiatives within the Group Legal & Governance Department specifically to support the Corporate Division. The post holder will lead the delivery of compliance advisory, regulatory risk management, policy governance, and ethical business practices across the Group.
Additional functions include supporting the implementation of compliance frameworks, monitoring regulatory developments, and managing compliance-related matters within the General Assignment pool as directed by the Group General Counsel.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:

Core Compliance
1.Corporate Governance: Drive and enforce Company policies, governance standards, and procedures as published in the Management System (TMS) to ensure corporate integrity and ethical business conduct.
2.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, including Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC), AML/CFT requirements, Code of Conduct, data privacy, and other mandatory compliance frameworks.
3.Compliance Awareness: Promote a strong compliance culture through training, awareness programs, and advisory support to business units.

Compliance & Regulatory Management
1.Regulatory Advisory: Provide legal and compliance advice on regulatory obligations, compliance risks, and governance matters in alignment with Group policies and applicable laws.
2.Policy Development: Develop, review, and update compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
3.Risk Assessment: Conduct compliance risk assessments, identify potential regulatory exposures, and recommend mitigation strategies.
4.Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements, including preparation of compliance reports for Management and relevant committees.
5.Investigation Management: Support and manage internal investigations relating to compliance breaches, misconduct, whistleblowing matters, or regulatory concerns.
6.Regulatory Engagement: Liaise and coordinate with regulators, external legal counsel, auditors, and relevant authorities on compliance-related matters.

Compliance Operations Support
1.Due Diligence: Conduct compliance due diligence on vendors, suppliers, business partners, and strategic transactions to identify legal and reputational risks.
2.Contract Compliance Review: Review contractual terms to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate governance standards, and internal policies.
3.Incident Management: Manage compliance incidents, recommend corrective actions, and monitor remediation plans to closure.
4.Audit Support: Coordinate and support internal and external compliance audits, including remediation tracking and follow-up actions.

Governance, Ethics & Training
1.Compliance Liaison: Act as the primary compliance contact for the Division’s requests, coordinating with relevant Group Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Governance functions.
2.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Corporate Secretarial, Internal Audit, Risk Management, HR, and Tax teams to ensure regulatory and governance alignment.
3.Training & Awareness: Develop and conduct compliance training programs on regulatory requirements, ethics, anti-corruption, and governance matters.
4.Continuous Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements to compliance processes, controls, and governance practices.