Not specified (assumed to be hybrid or onsite based on the nature of the role).
20+ years legal compliance experience
Asean & southwest asia regional expertise
Trade compliance and export control knowledge
Marubeni Corporation is seeking a General Manager for its Legal & Compliance function in Singapore, focusing on overseeing compliance strategies, managing legal teams, and ensuring alignment with global policies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in corporate compliance, leadership, and fluency in Japanese
Job Summary
The role involves leading and managing the Legal & Compliance function for group companies across ASEAN and Southwest Asia while supervising regional managers and team members.
Candidates will be responsible for setting regional legal strategies, overseeing major commercial contracts, and directing trade compliance operations including export controls and sanctions.
The position requires extensive experience in handling complex commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, and cross-border M&A projects within a multinational environment.
Matching Summary
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Marubeni Corporation is seeking a General Manager for its Legal & Compliance function in Singapore, focusing on overseeing compliance strategies, managing legal teams, and ensuring alignment with global policies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in corporate compliance, leadership, and fluency in Japanese.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
20+ years legal compliance experience
ASEAN & Southwest Asia regional expertise
Trade compliance and export control knowledge
Commercial contract review and approval
Dispute management and litigation coordination
Team leadership across multiple countries
Nice-to-have
Japanese language business proficiency
Postgraduate law qualification (LL.M.)
Lawyer qualification preferred
Experience with publicly listed companies
Strong stakeholder management skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Laws required
Minimum 20 years of legal/compliance experience
Leadership role at a publicly listed or multinational company
Business level Japanese language skills (JLPT N1/N2)