Regional Legal Counsel - Corporate Governance & Regulation

About the role

Cana Consulting is recruiting, on behalf of a global financial services firm, a Regional Legal Counsel to join its APAC legal and governance team. The role supports corporate governance, board matters and legal advice across several jurisdictions. It suits lawyers coming from either private practice or in-house backgrounds, and is described as heavy on corporate governance and regulation.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on corporate governance matters across APAC entities
• Support regional boards and committees on governance issues
• Draft board papers, resolutions and governance documentation
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisers across jurisdictions
• Support legal documentation for corporate initiatives and governance projects
• Assist with director and key executive appointments
• Monitor regulatory and legislative developments affecting regional operations
• Support interactions with regulators and statutory authorities where required
• Take part in regional governance projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with about 4-6 years' PQE (flexible depending on experience)
• Private practice or in-house background; exposure to corporate, corporate governance or company secretarial matters is advantageous

Required skills

• Strong drafting and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work independently in a regional environment
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail