General Manager

MARUBENI CORPORATION

Singapore
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

Match Score: 85

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)
  • Lawyer qualification preferred

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