Egis | Legal, Ethics and Compliance Counsel

20 hours ago

hong kong, Hong Kong SAR China Egis Full time

Company Description
Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its over 19,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.
As one of the world’s leading consultancy, construction engineering and operating firms, we hold ourselves responsible for today’s biggest challenges; fighting climate change, the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere.

Job Description
The Asia Sub Regional Legal and Ethics & Compliance Counsel will be a member of the Group Legal Ethics and Compliance Department and will collaborate with the other Egis Legal Department’s teams based in France and, as the case may be, in other regions. This position will report directly to the General Counsel of the APAC with a dotted line to the Group Ethics and Compliance Director.

Ethics & Compliance (ca. 40-50% of the time)
  • Promote corporate ethics & compliance rules, policies and guidelines in the Asia sub-region.
  • Advise in coordination with the Regional GC and the Ethics & Compliance Group department on the implementation of ethics & compliance controls in regional business processes.
  • Collaborate with internal and external regional/local stakeholders to manage ethics & compliance risks and elaborate the E&C risk mapping.
  • Review and advise on the International Financing Institutions (Asian dev bank, etc…) Call for tenders.
  • Empower, engage, educate and train management and employees on ethics & compliance risks.
  • Conduct preventive testing.
  • Ensure regular reporting to Ethics & Compliance Group department.
  • Manage local reporting of ethics & compliance violations and conduct investigations and monitor corrective action plans.
  • Conduct periodic field visits to the countries and BLs to fulfill responsibilities.
  • Cascade and promote actions of communication on Ethics & Compliance topics.
  • Participate in the Monthly Ethics & Compliance Group Network.
  • Contribute to workshops in order to ensure pragmatic & applicable Compliance processes.
  • Manage Third party due diligence.
Legal (ca. 40-50% of the time)
  • Provide to all deployed businesses and functions of the Asia sub-region solution-oriented advice, recommendation, guidance, support and training on all aspects of legal issues and regulatory risks in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist in the corporate entity housekeeping of the Egis entities in the Asia sub-region.
  • Provide legal support and guidance for commercial projects, agreements and other strategic initiatives to the Egis operations in the Asia sub-region.
  • Manage and supervise disputes, legal actions and litigation in the Asia sub-region.
  • Perform ad-hoc assignments or projects as required by Legal Department.
  • Lead and coordinate insurance (PI, PL & GL) for the sub region in close relationship with the Group.
Qualifications
  • University Degree Holder in Law with a recognized university.
  • Qualified lawyer with proven experience in a similar position with a regional scope in Asia.
  • Have good writing and communication skills.
  • Rigorous, honest, convincing and a good negotiator.
  • Able to adapt in a multicultural environment.
  • Autonomous, pragmatic and “hands-on” business partner attitude with a solution-oriented mindset, the highest integrity and professionalism, and passion for excellence and quality across various business functions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Language: excellent English with proficiency in spoken Mandarin and written Chinese is required.
Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Civil Engineering

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