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Join one of the world’s leading global port terminal operators, celebrated for its innovation, operational excellence, and forward-thinking approach to cargo handling.
Your New Role
As the Legal & Compliance Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping the company’s legal and compliance framework. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Providing strategic guidance and leadership for legal and compliance matters, including the development and execution of the annual compliance plan.
* Preparing and delivering impactful presentations to the executive leadership team.
* Advising management on identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and compliance risks, offering practical and well-informed solutions.
* Reviewing and enhancing internal policies and procedures, in coordination with the Group Compliance Department.
* Coordinating internal and external audit preparations.
* Managing whistleblower investigations and ensuring timely reporting to Group Compliance.
* Collaborating with Internal Audit, Legal, Finance, HR, Procurement, and Marketing to ensure cohesive compliance efforts.
* Conducting risk-based due diligence on third parties prior to engagement.
* Overseeing compliance training programs, ensuring all employees—especially new hires—complete mandatory modules such as the Code of Conduct and Anti-Bribery.
* Engaging with senior leadership to align legal and compliance initiatives with corporate strategy, while building strong internal and external relationships.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
* Bachelor’s degree in Law and admission to the Bar Association.
* 3–5 years of experience in legal, compliance, internal audit, or risk management—preferably in a multinational or regulated environment.
* Strong knowledge of corporate compliance standards and international anti-bribery laws.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach.
* Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, with confidence to engage executive leadership.
* Proven experience in designing and delivering effective compliance training.
* Experience in managing investigations and conducting third-party due diligence.
* Full professional fluency in English (written and spoken).
What You’ll Get in Return
A unique opportunity to build a Legal & Compliance Department from the ground up—defining its structure, strategy, and long-term impact!
What you need to do now
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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