The role is to provide risk and compliance support to the business in
the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The APAC region extends across
Australia (4 offices) Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Thailand.
The role will involve being part of a regional risk team whose aim is
to ensure that the firm develops and maintains the very highest
standards in relationships between the professional legal adviser and
client, identifies and manages risk and complies with regulatory
requirements. The role may include some supervisory responsibility for
junior members of the team where relevant and require working closely
with other Risk colleagues regionally and globally.
We are open to the role being based in Hong Kong, Singapore or
Sydney. The role reports to the Sydney based Head of Legal &
Regulatory Risk (APAC).
The Team
The Risk and Compliance team provide support to the firm's Senior
Management and to the wider business, to ensure that the firm develops
and maintains the very highest standards of professional conduct,
optimally manages risk and ensures compliance with legal and
regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Responding to queries from partners, functional managers and other
key stakeholders on a wide range of client-facing and internal
governance, legal, and risk matters in the APAC region.
Reviewing commercial contract terms with public and private sector
clients and legal services suppliers, including framework, referral
and escrow agreements, client engagement terms, NDAs and MOUs.
Working with the team to manage AML/CFT queries for the region and
assisting with preparation for regulatory supervision, regulatory
filing obligations, suspicious activity reporting and liaison with
authorities, Financial Intelligence Units and legal services regulators.
Supporting cross-functional business projects for the risk function.
Working closely with Conflicts Lawyers to assist with conflicts clearance.
Supporting the development of and embedding of risk policies,
procedures and guidance to deliver a practical, robust and
forward-looking approach.
Fostering relationships and engagement with functional
departments, such as BD, IT, HR and Finance, to promote the risk
function profile and services within the firm and encouraging
joined-up approaches to projects and problems.
Assisting with embedding a risk training and induction programme
across the region, aligned with the global training plan. Delivery
of training.
Taking an active role in the promotion and development of a
healthy risk management culture across the region, encouraging a
good ethical approach to be taken in all decision- making.
Assisting with the supervision and development of other members of
the team as required.
Essential Skills & Experience
Legally qualified in jurisdiction where role is based with over 5
years' experience ideally part of which was working in a leading
commercial law firm.
Dual qualified in England & Wales (favourable but not essential).
Previous experience of risk and compliance.
Previous experience in data privacy and regulatory obligations
will be highly regarded.
Strong organisational skills.
Creates and sustains a positive team environment.
Strong analytical skills and ability to focus on detail but also
on the larger picture.
Takes responsibility and ownership for issues and problems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and think critically.
A strong service focus with the need to listen and understand the
essential requirements of different areas of the firm.
Thrives in a dynamic environment with a flexible, solutions
focussed approach and a track record of providing actionable
information leading to enhanced outcomes.
Ability to challenge the status quo with a continuous improvement mindset.
Excellent interpersonal skills: influence and conviction to
communicate effectively across all levels of an international organisation.
About Clyde & Co in the Asia Pacific Region
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners,
2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70
offices and associated offices worldwide.Our values are the principles
that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and
strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as
one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are
committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a
diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and
clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which
everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional
skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work,
volunteering, and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact
it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the
SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions
reduction targets.
We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including
discounted private health insurance, first class family leave
offering, and wellbeing initiatives.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our
core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and
prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow
everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all
applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of
background or identity.
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