Legal & Compliance Manager, ASEAN

1. Purpose of the job

- This role is responsible for leading, designing and developing AkzoNobel’s I&C Program covering anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, commercial third-party risk management data privacy and competition laws for all businesses and functions in the ASEAN region. This role is also in the Asia legal team and partner with ASEAN leaders to implement the program in their business and functional teams, in order to ensure that AkzoNobel and its business partners own and adhere to AkzoNobel’s core principles, behaviors and expectations in the region.

- This role is also part of legal support in Asia legal team. It is responsible for legal supports upon the regional legal requirements.

2. Key responsibilities

Region ASEAN:

• Conduct I&C risk assessments, identify I&C risks (whether driven by regulatory requirements or business risks) and design adequate risk remediation plans;

• Design and lead delivery of I&C strategic plan for the region, focusing on anti-bribery anti-corruption, data privacy and competition law;

• Further develop the regional and local governance model with strong shared ownership and accountability for I&C within regional and local organizations;

• Will be the focal point of contact for I&C Matters in the Region;

• Review, analyse, assist and support business units in Region in their loyalty incentive programmes in accordance with AkzoNobel’s policies and procedures;

• Act as the point of contact for all Competition Law related matters in the Region;

• Build a strong partnership with leaders at regional and country level and persuade them to set tone at the top and own the risk remediation through effective implementation of the I&C program, policies and controls in the region;

• Develop, revise and implement global policies, rules and procedures and lead regional tailoring and implementation in global anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, third party management, data privacy and competition laws; develop and issue new practical guidance, toolkits and templates, supported with targeted and impactful change management activities and communication campaigns to drive behavior change of employees;

• Provide counseling on the above areas of expertise to leaders and teams;

• Develop, deliver and oversee training;

• Ensure tailored communication; provide regular updates to Leadership;

• Given the complexity, fragmentation and rapidly evolving nature of the regulatory framework, advise Leadership on innovative, complex and strategic matters and provide counseling on day-to-day basis to business and functional teams;

• Drive implementation of Third-Party Program in region and for global business partners;

• Conduct due diligence and develop and implement Integrity & Compliance Integration Programs for newly acquired companies;

• Exceptionally conduct investigations where local law knowledge or language requires.

Legal supports in region:

• Upon local laws and regulations, give legal trainings and advice in region;

• Give legal supports upon the updated internal legal policy;

• Other legal matters upon the Asia legal team assignments.

• Candidates should have the following: Master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Legal. Minimum 8 years of demonstrated leadership experience with Integrity & Compliance Business Partnership. Experience working for an international business.

• Unquestioned integrity and ethics in business and personal conduct;

• Familiarity with the global framework affecting an international business, and good working knowledge of global laws and regulations relating to Integrity & Compliance risks including bribery, corruption, fraud, third party liabilities, antitrust and competition issues and data privacy;

• Excellent business acumen;

• Ability to think strategically, anticipate issues and find solutions; ability to combine holistic view and strong analytical skills, set goals, and unite people to drive results;

• Analyze and translate laws, regulations and policies into efficient business processes that incorporate global differences without sacrificing clear and concise instruction;

• Excellent writing skills;

• Excellent oral communication and inter-personal skills to inspire and influence employees at every level to embrace AkzoNobel’s Legal and Compliance initiatives;

• Demonstrated effectiveness operating in complex organizational environments and self-starter qualities that will translate well in a large matrixed organization;

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision in a team and matrix environment; sound judgment;

• Leadership abilities, with the desire, aptitude and sensitivity to involve multi-functional business leaders in Legal & Compliance matters;

• Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with others in addressing complex issues;

• Extensive experience managing change and implementing operational excellence;

• English speaker; additional language capabilities are strongly preferred.

• Keep learning and adapt to changing environments;

• High efficient work and down to earth to give legal and compliance solutions.