TS - Compliance Counsel

Technip Energies Abu Dhabi; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company is seeking a Compliance Counsel in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves implementing the Ethics & Compliance program across the Asia Pacific, managing due diligence, and providing legal support. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Law and 8-10 years of experience in legal and compliance roles, preferably in the energy sector. Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia are mandatory, along with a strong understanding of anti-bribery regulations. Competitive remuneration and a dynamic working environment await successful applicants.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of post-qualified experience in Legal and/or Compliance roles.
• Excellent command of English and fluent in Bahasa Malaysia.
• Strong understanding of local compliance and anti-bribery laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day advice on E&C related matters.
• Engage with T.EN stakeholders to build strong E&C culture.
• Manage due diligence reviews on third parties.

Skills

Legal expertise

Compliance knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving mindset

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.

We are currently seeking a Compliance Counsel to join our team based in Kuala Lumpur.

About us:

The Compliance Counsel, Asia Pacific will lead the implementation and execution of the Ethics & Compliance (E&C) program in the Asia Pacific Cluster based out of the Kuala Lumpur Operating Center (OC) which is one of the business units of Technip Energies (T.EN).

The subject matter scope for the role would include E&C generally and all subjects addressed by the T.EN Code of Business Conduct (COBC) including, but not limited to, anti-bribery and corruption, money laundering, fraud, trade, conflicts of interest, or data privacy as well as the related work processes (audits & reviews, allegations & investigations, training, communications, risk mapping / management, etc.) and legal / regulatory support to the Asia Pacific region.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Job Accountabilities:

• Provide day-to-day advice and counsel on E&C related matters (including but not limited to anti-corruption / bribery, conflicts of interest, data privacy, and trade).
• Engage with T.EN key stakeholders to build partnerships and foster a strong E&C culture (this will include the regular reporting and presentation, as the need may be, to OC management teams of E&C key performance indicators, creating and delivering fit for purpose E&C communications and training, etc.).
• Manage due diligence reviews and monitoring on third parties (business partners, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, commercial intermediaries, etc.) and other due diligence (social donations, gifts and hospitality, etc.).
• Investigate, as investigation team lead or team member, breaches of the COBC or internal requirements, in partnership with other functions as the need may be.
• As part of the T.EN risk mapping process, lead the mapping of the E&C risks for the OC as well as any other parts of T.ENs business.
• Carry out, as lead or team member, Integrity Reviews
• Devise and deliver risk-based E&C plans for training, communications and audit/review for the OC, Consulting Services and Products Business Lines.
• Support the enhancement of the E&C program as part of T.ENs continuous improvement efforts, in collaboration with E&C subject-matter experts (including, but not be limited to, the creation of new fit-for-purpose compliance controls and collaborate with Internal Audit / and or Internal Controls on testing and monitoring of the same).
• Initiate and/or support changes to T.EN E&C culture as part of continuous E&C program enhancements.
• Manage where relevant the internal and external resources (external lawyers, experts, auditors, external clients, etc.) supporting E&C matters:
• Provide legal support, advice and expertise to the OC.
• Monitor the evolution of E&C related regulations and take the appropriate actions to ensure compliance of T.EN with the same.
• Support and, when required, participate in negotiations with Clients or other third parties on E&C related contractual conditions.

About You

• Bachelors Degree in Law required
• 8-10 years of post-qualified experience in Legal and/or Compliance roles in an international law firm or multinational company (not necessarily a hyper-specialized compliance lawyer) preferably in the energy or engineering sector.
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written) and fluent in Bahasa Malaysia; proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• Good team player with the ability to build strong inter-disciplinary partnerships across the organisation.
• Familiar with contracts (incl. EPC contracts, international contracts) and disputes aspects.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage with an audience.
• Demonstrate pragmatic thinking and a problem-solving mindset.
• Strong understanding of local compliance and anti-bribery laws and regulations; familiarity with regional and international compliance frameworks (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act, EU Anti-Corruption laws) is a strong advantage.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Possess high ethical standards and sound judgment.
• Experience in conducting investigations and managing third-party risk.

Work Environment:

• Majority of time will be spent locally in the Kuala Lumpur office.
• Fast paced atmosphere with multiple priorities and constant change.
• Occasional travel may be required to visit offices or project locations in other countries.

Once receiving your system application, our recruiting team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with reasonable timeframe. Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.

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