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.
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 with over 5 years' experience ideally part of
which was working in a leading commercial law firm.
Previous experience of risk and compliance.
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
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organisations
successfully navigate risk and maximise opportunity in the sectors
that underpin global trade and commercial activity and enable global
prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy,
trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, Clyde & Co
offers a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal
services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating
across the world. It is committed to operating in a responsible way by
progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects
the communities and clients it serves and provides an environment in
which everyone can realise their potential; using its legal and
professional skills to support its communities through pro bono work,
volunteering and charitable partnerships; and minimising the impact it
has on the environment including through a commitment to the SBTi
Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction
targets. The firm has 490 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal
professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly 70 offices and
associated offices worldwide.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and
progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please
submit your application including: Cover letter, CV and Academic Transcript(s).
We offer a range of tailored benefits, support 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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