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• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of sales and procurement related contracts (including customer and vendor applications, terms and conditions of sale and purchase, non-disclosure agreements, framework agreements);
• Advise on KYC screening and compliance matters with focus on international import/ export laws and regulations;
• Provide legal advice and support legal activities at Smith APAC;
• Work and collaborate closely with other colleagues from the legal department internationally;
• Handle and make decisions on complex matters with different stakeholders across the organization;
• Provide accurate and timely legal guidance on all matters that affect the company and its affiliates.
• Identify proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate risks.
• Set and contribute to the development of internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors.

Requirements

• Degree in law. Qualified in Hong Kong, PRC or Singapore.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in-house as part of an international organization or in a major law firm.
• Good knowledge of commercial contracting.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with good business acumen, commercial sense, meticulous, dedicated and self-motivated, ability to work independently.
• Detail-oriented with strong project management and execution skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with multiple levels within an organization and across various jurisdictions.
• Ability to work independently but also thrive in a global, dynamic and team-oriented environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English and Mandarin.
• Proficient in Office 365 applications.
• Experience in international trade compliance a plus

What We Offer

We are committed to driving innovation and embracing diversity. At Smith, you will have the opportunity to expose to new opportunities and express your opinion to drive strategy and better results. We engage our people by our great culture, competitive remuneration, comprehensive fringe benefits, and progressive career opportunities.

• 5-day work week
• Annual Leave and Discretionary Day
• Group Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Recreational Sponsorship & Education Subsidy
• Comprehensive Wellness Programs and Year-round Company Activities

About Smith

Founded 40 years ago in Houston, TX, US, Smith sources, manages, and distributes the electronic components that go into everything from mobile phones and computers to appliances and automobiles. Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks number six among all global distributors. We are always looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic, friendly, and professional team environment. Located in more than 20 cities around the world, you’ll find a home here as part of the Smith family.

Our legion of employees communicates in 50 different languages and dialects and buys and sells components 24 hours per day, with global sales in excess of $12.9 billion since 2019. We’re always moving; helping manufacturers navigate market shifts, customizing supply chain solutions, testing components using cutting-edge technology, and more.

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• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Semiconductor Manufacturing

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Are you a seasoned leader with a passion for regulatory compliance? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can make a tangible impact? TD SYNNEX is seeking a highly skilled Head of Regulatory Compliance for the APJ region to join our global team of compliance experts. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape the compliance landscape across a diverse and rapidly evolving region. The position represents all areas of Regulatory Compliance subject matters in both the APJ Senior Management forum and the APJ Legal team. The constantly changing framework of regulations means that the successful applicant must be nimble and efficient and able to manage maintenance of existing program of control alongside development of new different controls; supporting the commercial teams and maintaining corporate standards of compliance.

• Leadership & Management: Lead a dedicated team in the APJ region, fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement. Collaborate with global counterparts to ensure alignment and consistency in compliance practices.
• Regulatory Compliance Oversight: Establish and maintain robust compliance frameworks for import, export, and export control across all TD SYNNEX companies in the APJ region. Represent regulatory compliance matters in APJ Senior Management and Legal forums.
• Import Compliance: Oversee import compliance in APJ, coordinating closely with the Global Director of Import Compliance coordinating on policy, procedures. Develop and implement duty deferral and mitigation programs to minimize tariff on COGs.
• Export Licensing: Support the Sr. Director of Global Export Licensing to ensure all transactions comply with U.S. re-export and country-specific export licensing requirements. Lead the deployment of the E2 Open Export Licensing Module in APJ by 2026.
• Greater China & HK Compliance: Manages Regulatory Compliance for greater China and HK. Ensures TD SYNNEX activities in greater China are compliant with U.S. regulations including the U.S. Treasury investment rule (August 2024), the U.S. Department of Justice Bulk Information Rule (December 2024) and other ensuing regulatory restrictions as codified toward China and HK.
• Environmental Compliance: Supports Director of Environmental Product Compliance, i.e., packaging, WEEE etc., for APJ. Teams with our APJ business partners to manage environmental fee payments and recovery (customers) as required by country regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Direct self-assessments to ensure the accuracy of import valuations, classifications, and other regulatory requirements. Develop remediation plans to address any findings.

• Educational Background: A 4-year university degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience in the high-tech industry and APJ Customs Compliance is essential.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of import-export regulations and compliance laws. Proven ability to work collaboratively with regulators and business partners.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, with a track record of making impactful decisions and driving change.

Join TD SYNNEX and be part of a team that is at the forefront of regulatory compliance in the APJ region. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a difference, we want to hear from you!

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• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

At Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX Company, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse team that represents and empowers a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To support our diversity and inclusion efforts, we may ask for voluntary gender disclosure information. This data will be used solely to improve our hiring practices and ensure fair treatment for all candidates.

• Director

• Full-time

• Business Development and Sales

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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Responsibilities

• Lead the case team in conducting investigations into possible misconduct by auditors, practice units and certified public accountants arising from complaints, whistleblower reports, referrals from other regulators or otherwise.
• Conduct interviews/meetings with relevant parties in relation to investigations.
• Prepare for and conduct searches, including making applications for search.
• Gather, examine and evaluate evidence and make informed decisions and conclusions by employing deductive reasoning and analysis.
• Review reports to ensure they are well structured, precise and concise.
• Contribute to departmental strategies, enhance efficiency of processes and procedures, and assist with resource allocation.
• Prepare, submit and present papers to the Board for decision and deliberation.
• Build and maintain working relationships with the HKSAR Government as well as local, Mainland and overseas regulators.

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• A qualified CPA with at least 10 years of Audit and/or Forensic Accounting post-qualification experience.
• Extensive exposure to financial reporting and auditing and assurance standards and listing rules compliance is a prerequisite.
• Experience in law or regulatory enforcement would be an advantage.
• Strong communication skills in both English and Chinese.

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.

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• Director

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Other
• Industries
• Financial Services, Accounting, and Law Enforcement

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Central & Western District, Hong Kong SAR – 5 days ago

Overview

Legal Counsel - Warehouse/Logistic/ Commodities Trading

Draft and review contracts that meet local laws, focusing on Hong Kong, China, and Africa. Provide guidance on diverse legal matters, including employment law and intellectual property, to ensure risk management and compliance. Navigate intricate legal issues with due diligence, negotiation, and post-merger integration. Develop standardized templates to streamline operations and maintain consistency in contractual agreements across regions. Ensure governance practices adhere to legal standards and complete filings for legal operations. Offer legal solutions across jurisdictions and identify legal risks in transactional matters with effective solutions. Assist the overall legal function and undertake additional ad-hoc duties as needed.

• Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong and/or other common law jurisdictions with a minimum of 5 years PQE, preferably in shipping, logistics, or warehousing;
• Experience in handling compliance for Hong Kong-listed companies is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop legal strategies and work independently in a growing corporation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).
• Willingness to travel to jurisdictions with business operations

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Securities and Commodity Exchanges, and Warehousing and Storage

Assistant Director - Legal and Compliance

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• Advise business on compliance issues in transactions and provide ongoing guidance to the business on compliance requirements
• Advise on compliance issues and potential impact of regulatory trends and developments
• Provide practical compliance advice for business such as retail and institutional brokerage, global markets business
• Perform license applications, notifications, enquiries, surveys and maintain relevant records
• Perform trade surveillance and regular reviews to identify potential compliance or internal control issues
• Establish compliance monitoring programs and undertake investigations into any suspicious transactions reported
• Perform AML/KYC and account opening reviews including customer due diligence and periodic reviews etc
• Review client documentations and marketing materials
• Conduct internal compliance trainings and maintain CPT records
• Provide compliance advice on new product development, systems and business initiatives relating to retail and institutional business
• Implement adequate compliance controls to ensure stakeholders and business unit comply with applicable rules and regulations
• Establish comprehensive compliance framework and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements
• Undertake various ad hoc compliance projects and initiatives as required from time to time

• Degree holder in Business, Finance, Law or other related disciplines
• Minimum 8 years of legal and compliance experience in brokerage companies/regulators
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, Cantonese, and Putonghua is a must
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proactive working attitude and a team player
• Responsible and able to work under pressure
• Immediately available is preferred

We offer competitive remuneration package & career prospects to the right candidate. Interest parties please apply with resume showing availability, current and expected salary by clicking “Apply”.

• Director

• Full-time

• Legal

Overview

A leading global investment management firm seeking a Legal Counsel to support the firm's APAC Operations, focusing on negotiating investment management and distribution agreements, alongside regional legal and regulatory projects.

• Negotiate investment management and distribution agreements, alongside regional legal and regulatory projects.

• 5-10 years' PQE from a top law firm.
• Experience in asset management or fund formation, particularly with SFC-authorised and China QDLP funds.

• Location: Hong Kong SAR (Wan Chai District / Hong Kong SAR; Happy Valley, Hong Kong SAR).
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Investment Management

Please submit your resume to Eugene Lim at , quoting the job title and reference number EL34776. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We are working on an exciting opportunity with a global financial institution that is expanding its Global Markets Legal team in Hong Kong.

The successful hire will join a lean team of advisory lawyers supporting the FICC business, with coverage across FX, Rates, and Credit Derivatives. The role will involve advising on both transactional and regulatory matters across all of Asia.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer seeking to join a top-tier institution and gain exposure to complex, high-quality, and intellectually stimulating work.

• Join a lean team of advisory lawyers supporting the FICC business, with coverage across FX, Rates, and Credit Derivatives.
• Advise on transactional and regulatory matters across Asia.
• Provide high-quality legal advice to a leading financial institution on complex matters in a fast-paced environment.

• Between 5-10 years of PQE and coming from a top-tier international law firm / financial institution
• Experience advising on structured products and derivatives with significant FICC exposure
• Chinese language skills are advantageous but not essential

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal, Finance, and Business Development

• Staffing and Recruiting
• Legal Services
• Financial Services

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Legal Counsel (Legal and Compliance Department) – Wan Chai District, Hong Kong SAR

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The Maybank Investment Banking Group (MIBG) of companies comprises securities and investment banking businesses stretching around the globe with offices in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Great Britain and the United States of America. MIBG has been in Asia for 40 years and provides services in corporate finance, investment banking, debt markets, equity capital markets, derivatives, retail and institutional securities broking and research.

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• Responsible for business process improvements to meet internal customer needs
• Ensuring compliance to the internal and all applicable laws, regulatory standards and requirements
• Ensure business operations meet the requirement from anti-money laundering, counter terrorist financing regulations
• Assist in the investigations of complaints/frauds
• Responsible to create awareness of the risk of money laundering

• Degree holder in Accounting, Finance; or related disciplines
• Minimum of 3 years of compliance experience in securities/futures brokerage industry
• Knowledge in formulating compliance checking procedures and conduct compliance checking at branch office
• Knowledge in SFC, HKEx regulations and other regulatory requirements in relation to dealing in securities, dealing in futures contract and internet trading
• A team player with strong communication and analytical skills as well as high degree of professional maturity
• Able to work independently
• Strong command of written and spoken English & Chinese, including Mandarin

Interested parties please send full resume with contact telephone number and expected salary to Human Capital Department via e-mail to (in MSWord form)

The personal data collected in the job application will only be used by MIB Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, its subsidiaries and/or affiliates (Maybank Investment Banking Group) internally to assess your suitability to assume the job duties of the position for which you have applied. All personal data will be handled in strict confidence and filed with Human Capital Department. It is the Company policy to retain the personal data of unsuccessful applicants for future recruitment opportunities for a period of maximum six (6) months, otherwise it will be destroyed.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• General Business

About The Job

We are seeking a talented Legal & Compliance Counsel to join our thriving Legal Team. With over 20 dedicated professionals, the APAC Legal Team plays a crucial role in safeguarding our business and people, ensuring we operate with integrity and within the bounds of laws and regulations. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute your expertise to a vital function at the heart of our operations.

Reporting to the Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel, APAC, the Legal & Compliance Counsel, APAC will support and advise on critical compliance topics in the APAC markets (Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Mainland China, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand). Key areas include Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions, anti-bribery & corruption, whistleblowing, ESG initiatives, and antitrust regulations.

• Compliance Programme Management: Support the daily operational aspects of our compliance programme, including drafting and updating policies, providing expert advice on AML/KYC/CDD matters, conducting investigations into non-compliance, and implementing effective solutions across all APAC markets.
• Risk Identification & Mitigation: Proactively identify potential compliance risks and contribute to the development and implementation of robust processes and controls to mitigate them effectively.
• Regulatory Oversight: Continuously monitor legal and regulatory updates, support regional regulatory change management initiatives, and serve as a key liaison with relevant authorities.
• Training & Development: Design, develop, and deliver compliance training programmes to foster a strong culture of compliance throughout the region.

• Qualified lawyer (Hong Kong or other common law jurisdiction) with 4+ years PQE; CAMS and other compliance certifications are an advantage.
• 4+ years’ experience in AML/sanctions compliance, preferably within a multinational corporate, financial institution, or law firm.
• Proven experience in anti-bribery & corruption and whistleblowing.
• Strong knowledge of APAC regulatory compliance laws and enforcement trends.
• Experience in litigation, regulatory or internal investigations, sustainability/ESG, or antitrust work is an advantage.
• Experience in the luxury retail or with regulatory authorities.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders on key compliance issues (e.g., AML and sanctions).
• Familiarity with AML/sanctions screening software (e.g., WorldCheck, Integration Point).
• Experience in a diverse, multi-jurisdiction APAC environment.

Based in our Hong Kong office, you will collaborate with diverse teams across our different Maisons and Functions, both in the region and at our HQ. In our dynamic luxury retail environment, your learning agility, resilience, and proactiveness will be key to forging strong, lasting partnerships with your stakeholders.

Your journey with us begins with a conversation with our Talent Acquisition Team to ensure a mutual understanding of the role. Following this, you will have the opportunity to meet the direct manager and function head, to share with you their insight into our team's culture, structure, and the specific expectations of this position.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry