Assistant Manager, Legal and Trade Control Compliance

Job Description

The candidate will be engaged in security trade control compliance, business contract support, managing disputes, and compliance programs. He/she is expected to work closely with Headquarters in Kyoto on relevant Legal & Export Control topics.

Responsibilities

1. Lead and guide Security Trade Control (Export Control) for SEA Region

• General management of security trade control throughout the company
• Manage concerned end-user list notifications and follow-up verification
• Oversee export control processes in SAP, including material creation, classification, extension, and confirmation from manufacturers; and release export licenses after background checks and approvals from HQ
• Discuss and seek approval from HQ Legal Export Control team for transactions involving specific countries or military-related organizations
• Conduct regular training and distribute security trade control information to all employees, especially sales staff, to ensure compliance
• Prepare and submit annual sales reports to HQ and attend global and regional export control meetings as needed

• Review and manage contracts (NDAs, agreements, etc.)
• Handle legal disputes
• Manage compliance issues such as anti-trust and anti-bribery, including conducting legal training for SEA affiliates
• Oversee Personal Data Protection responsibilities, ensuring compliance with PDPA, conducting impact assessments to identify and mitigate risks
• Conduct legal audits
• Manage internal rules and legal issues of affiliates
• Serve as liaison between HQ Legal and Southeast Asia region affiliates
• Address other compliance matters as applicable

Requirements

• Degree in legal, international business, supply chain management, or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in trade compliance
• Experience working in law firms or as in-house legal counsel, with business contract review and management
• Awareness of the geopolitical situation in the region
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task and self-motivate
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with good time management