Compliance / Legal Consultant - Trade Compliance

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Compliance / Legal Consultant to provide interim support on trade compliance matters for our global client, focusing on sanctions, customs and export controls across APAC, EU and US jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day sanctions, trade, customs, and export control matters, with particular focus on EU and/or US regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement operational processes, templates, and frameworks for sanctions and trade compliance, supporting growth in Southeast Asia.
• Provide global operational oversight and guidance on sanctions programs, ensuring alignment across APAC, EU, and US, and handling escalations and regulator inquiries as needed.
• Support a smooth transition and restructuring period by documenting processes, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and ensuring continuity of the sanctions and trade compliance function.

Required profile

• Minimum 6‑10+ years’ experience in sanctions, trade, customs, and/or export controls (formal legal qualification not mandatory).
• Strong working knowledge of EU and/or US sanctions/export control regimes; prior APAC or Southeast Asia exposure preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders.

What we offer

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits and CPF/MPF contributions.
• Access to professional development resources and learning programs.
• Flexible work arrangements – remote, onsite or hybrid – depending on client requirements.
• Dedicated talent partner to support your journey across engagements.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity employment.