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SUMMARY:
We are currently looking for a temporary Legal & Compliance Officer to cover the demand of a maternity absence. The Legal & Compliance (L&C) Officer, Hong Kong will be based in Hong Kong and reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer for North Asia, with dotted line to Marsh Hong Kongs CEO. This role has overall responsibility for collaborating with the Marsh Hong Kong CEO and business leadership to understand the business environment and strategy in order to advise and provide guidance on potential risks. The L&C Officer will regularly engage with the local regulators and ensure compliance of Marsh Hong Kong with applicable law / regulation. He / she will also implement Marsh legal and compliance strategy, processes and goals in the Marsh Hong Kong operations

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Provide analysis and counsel on a range of legal issues, including corporate issues, business structures and models, M&A, property related issues, employment issues, insurance and reinsurance under local Hong Kong and Macau law
Oversee the drafting, review and negotiation of contracts and related documents for the procurement or provision of goods and services, confidentiality of proprietary information, employment, leases of space and equipment, and software licenses
Assisting with regulatory advisory work under local law in Hong Kong and Macau
Anticipate and identify compliance issues in Hong Kong and Macau of concern to the senior management team and develop compliance strategies and solutions, often in situations of high risk with limited time for assessing alternatives
Analyse a broad range of local laws and regulations in Hong Kong and Macau affecting the operations of the Company including those arising from corporate structures and business models
Represent the Company and/or senior executives and managers in legal proceedings and/or supervise such representation
Engage outside counsel on complex legal issues, and supervise and coordinate all work sent to external law firms
Manage Cyber and Data Privacy controls, manage data incidents and reporting. Serve as the Data Privacy Officer
Manage the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism program and serve as the Money Laundering Officer
Monitoring colleague participation and execution of compliance standards in the areas of anti-competition, gifts and entertainment, anti-money laundering, sanctions, Client First Principles, client service agreements, errors & omissions (E&O) and other legal / compliance policies and topics
Assisting with and reviewing all Third Party Provider (TPP) submissions, renewals and payments for compliance with company policy and procedure, including timeliness of submissions and renewals, prior to TPP engagement
Reviewing regulations / directives and global / regional policies and explaining their requirements and applicability to the Marsh Hong Kong and Macau colleagues and operations
Developing procedures, processes and policies to support the legal and compliance function, in conjunction with all internal and external standards and regulations. Supported with training, communications and monitoring within the country
Manage internal investigations until conclusion and make related recommendations to the relevant committees for consequences of potential non-compliance based on facts identified through the investigation process
Ensuring effective processes exist to address E&O prevention and mitigation. Triaging, investigating, mitigating, and closing E&O claims as well as assisting in reviewing claims history, identifying trends, and developing awareness education to avoid repeatable incidents
Advising the Marsh Hong Kong CEO and leadership teams on the status of compliance, transparency, and overall professional liability performance of colleagues
Work closely with heads of finance, human resources in relation to reviewing business practices / corporate structures, developing and maintaining compliance controls, training and investigations
Supporting and implementing global / regional legal and compliance efforts for the Company and promoting an ethical and legally compliant business culture. Partnering with senior management and regional teams to achieve desired compliance results
Oversee and manage company secretary responsibilities, which includes matters relating to the Board and corporate governance
Actively participating on appropriate executive, leadership, and / or operating committees




Educational/Professional/Functional Qualities:


Recognised legal qualifications in Hong Kong and admitted to practice in the Hong Kong
Fluent in English and Cantonese
4+ PQE gained from reputable law firms or an in-house setup
Experience in working in-house with a multi-national company or with a reputable law firm with responsibility for review, drafting and negotiation of documentation
Experience of regulatory advisory work, preferably in insurance or financial services sectors
Experience handling contract reviews, drafting and negotiation
Experience handling employment and litigation matters
Excellent drafting and organizational skills
Ability to analyse complex legal problems quickly and concisely without direct supervision
Ability to exercise good judgment even in ambiguous situations