In-house Legal & Trade Control Compliance Officer - 1 year contract [SAS]

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting legal, security trade control (export control), and corporate compliance matters across Southeast Asia. The role will work closely with Headquarters in Kyoto on legal and export control matters to ensure alignment with Group policies, regulatory requirements and business needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

[A] Legal & Corporate Compliance

• Manage contract-related matters, including the review of non-disclosure agreements, commercial agreements and other business contracts, as well as contract administration and record management.
• Support the management and resolution of legal disputes in coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage corporate compliance matters, including anti-trust and anti-bribery requirements, and conduct regular legal and compliance training for employees and affiliates across Southeast Asia.
• Oversee Personal Data Protection responsibilities and ensure compliance with PDPA requirements, including conducting regular assessments to identify gaps and mitigate data protection risks.

[B] Security Trade Control (Export Control) – Southeast Asia

• Support the overall management and implementation of security trade control requirements across the Company.
• Manage concerned end-user list notifications, verification processes and follow-up actions where required.
• Administer export control-related processes in SAP, including material creation, classification, extension, manufacturer confirmation and export licence release, following background checks and approval from Headquarters.
• Consult with and obtain approval from the HQ Legal and Export Control team for transactions involving concerned countries or military-related organisations.
• Conduct regular training and communicate security trade control updates to employees, particularly sales teams, to promote compliant business transactions.
• Prepare and submit annual sales reports to Headquarters and participate in Global and Asia Export Control meetings, where applicable.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Law, International Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in trade compliance, customs compliance or international trade regulations.
• Experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment, with exposure to business contract review and management.
• Good awareness of geopolitical developments and their impact on international trade.
• Proficient in basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated, able to multitask and work independently.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with good time management.

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