Head of Legal, Compliance, Risk & Corporate Secretarial

Reporting to the Group Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Group’s legal, compliance, risk management and corporate secretarial functions, focusing on governance execution, structured risk management and disciplined follow-through to maintain overall governance and control.

Job Responsibilities

Governance Implementation & Control

• Support the implementation of the Group’s governance framework across legal, compliance and risk areas
• Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities and escalation mechanisms
• Maintain discipline in decision-making processes and documentation
• Ensure consistency in how risk and legal matters are handled across the organisation

Legal & Risk Oversight

• Oversee all legal matters including complaints, disputes, claims and litigation
• Ensure timely escalation and structured handling of high-risk matters
• Provide practical and balanced recommendations to management
• Coordinate and manage external counsel where required

Compliance & Risk Management

• Support implementation of compliance and risk management frameworks
• Identify key risk areas and ensure proper monitoring and control
• Oversee internal investigations and conflict of interest matters
• Ensure issues are properly tracked and resolved

Corporate Secretarial & Board Support

• Manage corporate secretarial functions and ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Support preparation and coordination of Board and management meetings
• Ensure proper documentation and governance record-keeping

Legal Operations & Team Management

• Lead and manage the legal, compliance and risk team
• Establish structured processes for intake, prioritisation and tracking of matters
• Improve responsiveness and coordination across the function
• Ensure visibility of key risks to management

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a coordination point between business units, management and external parties
• Support communication and alignment on legal and risk matters
• Assist in handling sensitive or high-risk situations

Development & Expansion

• Support the ongoing development and coordination of legal, compliance and risk capabilities across the Group, contributing to a more structured and centralised approach over time.
• Contribute to improving systems, processes and coordination across the Group
• Support future evolution of the function as part of organization growth

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in law or any related disciplines.
• Comes with minimum 15 years of relevant experience with proven leadership expertise
• Knowledge in cross border environments such as China required to support organization's Internationalization approach
• Proficient in both English and Chinese (spoken and written) to liaise effectively with Chinese-speaking stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with senior stakeholders
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability with a solutions oriented mindset
• Mature, resilient, and capable of managing challenging situations