Our client in the Maritime industry is currently seeking a Compliance Legal Counsel to join their team.

Role & Responsibilities:

This Compliance Counsel will be specialising in Anti-Bribery & Corruption, AML and Economic Sanctions. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust compliance program. Your expertise will be critical in identifying and mitigating risks associated with bribery, corruption, economic sanctions, and money laundering within our operations.

• Design, implement, and enhance policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance ABC, AML and Economic Sanctions
• Regularly review and update these frameworks to align with changes in laws, regulations, and industry best practices
• Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and potential areas of non-compliance related to bribery, corruption, economics sanctions and money laundering
• Developing strategies and control to mitigation risks effectively
• Oversee the implementation of due diligence processes and procedures to assess the integrity and compliance of third-party business partners
• Conduct internal investigations with necessary and recommend appropriate corrective actions
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements, automation, and technology solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of compliance programs

Key Skills:

• Qualified lawyer with a common law degree from England & Wales, or Singapore
• At least 2 years of experience in shipping industry is highly preferred, however, not essential
• In-depth knowledge of relevant international and local laws, regulations, and industry guidelines related to Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Economic Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

If interested, please click "Apply" or please contact JJ How via jj.how@oliverjames.com for a further confidential discussion