SUMMARY
Experienced professional specialized in risk management, sanctions compliance and export controls, responsible for implementing, maintaining, and providing legal support for Vale’s Trade Compliance Program.
SPECIFIC
- Lead risk management initiatives, review contracts and internal compliance policies, monitor regulatory developments, conduct due diligence, and deliver training programs to internal stakeholders.
- Provide legal support for the internal clients in terms of clauses discussions related to the Trade Compliance program (Sanctions and export controls).
- Evaluate risk scenarios, implement mitigation measures such as controls to reduce risk of any breach related to sanctions and export controls.
MAIN CHALLENGES
Serve as the primary legal point of contact for internal stakeholders across the APAC region. This role will focus on Sanctions and Export Controls, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while supporting business operations in a dynamic international environment.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Trade Compliance matters (including sanctions and export controls) for internal clients across the APAC region (Malaysia, Singapore, China, Japan, etc.).
- Support the design and execution of the global trade compliance legal strategy, ensuring alignment with both local and international legislation and best practices.
- Review and advise on contracts and clauses related to sanctions and export control requirements.
- Participate in corporate transactions (e.g., creation, acquisition, sale, merger, incorporation, joint ventures, capital increases, shareholder agreements, technology transfers), assessing and mitigating risks related to sanctions.
- Conduct due diligence and sanctions screening for third parties, including clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor and analyze regulatory developments in trade compliance, providing timely updates to internal and external audiences.
- Interpret and communicate legislation and regulatory acts impacting sanctions and export controls to relevant business units.
- Deliver local training sessions and roll out awareness materials as part of the trade compliance program.
- Represent the company in industry associations and forums to identify and share best practices.
- Enhance legal certainty in negotiations and contracts involving potential sanctions and export control risks.
- Perform periodic checks on risk mitigation controls related to sanctions and export compliance.
- Develop, review, and implement policies, procedures, and safeguards to ensure compliance with applicable sanctions and export control regulations.
- Adhoc support, as required, for Data Protection/Privacy matters in APAC region
REQUIREMENTS
- Law Degree
- Previous experience in compliance and risk management functions.
- Strong expertise in sanctions, export controls, and international trade regulations.
- Proven ability to manage complex legal issues and provide pragmatic solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluency in English; additional APAC languages are a plus.