Legal Consultant - Investigations & Compliance

Axiom; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative legal services provider based in Singapore is seeking a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in compliance and ethics investigations. The role involves leading investigations, providing legal advice on compliance matters, and developing programs to ensure adherence to laws and regulations. This position offers a competitive compensation package and benefits, with a predominately remote work structure requiring some on-site presence for certain clients.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in compliance and ethics investigations.
• Proven experience in handling sensitive matters with confidentiality.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into potential violations of policies and regulations.
• Provide legal advice on compliance issues and risks.
• Develop compliance programs to ensure adherence to laws and standards.

Skills

Compliance investigation

Legal advice

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct investigations into potential violations of company policies, ethical standards, relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide legal advice and support on compliance issues related to financial regulations from various regulatory bodies.
• Advise on legal and compliance risks arising from investigations and recommend appropriate courses of action to mitigate these risks.
• Develop and implement compliance programs and policies to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on compliance matters to internal stakeholders, including senior management.
• Conduct compliance and ethics training sessions for employees, focusing on relevant laws, regulations, and industry-specific requirements.

Mininum requirements

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 4 years of experience in compliance and ethics investigations
• Proven experience in conducting investigations and handling sensitive matters with confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across different departments.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.