Job Description:

1. Contract Management:

• lead in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.

• Maintain a comprehensive database of contracts and track key milestones and renewals.

2. Develop and Implement Compliance Policies and Procedures:

• Create and update compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines in alignment with relevant laws and regulations.

• Ensure that all employees are aware of and adhere to the company's compliance policies.

3. KYC and Sanction Screening

• Perform KYC checks in new counterparties during the onboarding process to identify key credit risk issues.

• Assist in vessel vetting and screening.

• Advise the business on all sanctions related queries.

4. Litigation Support:

• Lead or assist in preparing documents and evidence for litigation and other legal proceedings.

• Coordinate with external counsel and provide administrative support during litigation.

5. Compliance Auditing:

• Plan and execute compliance audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.

• Work with internal and external auditors to provide necessary compliance documentation.

6. Investigations and Remediation:

• Lead or assist in investigations of potential compliance violations and recommend corrective actions.

• Develop and implement remediation plans as needed.

7. Documentation and Filings:

• Prepare legal documents, including letters, affidavits, and other legal correspondence.

• Coordinate the filing and retrieval of documents and maintain organized records.

8. Other Responsibilities:

Undertake any other duties assigned by the company.

Job requirements:

1) Degree in Law or relevant course of study

2) Minimum 2 to 3 years of work experience in legal or compliance position

3) Prior experience in Shipping/Logistics/Trading industry is preferred

4) Proficiency in legal research and contract management.

5) Good communications and interpersonal skills

6) Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

7) Fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese, as the role requires regular communication with Chinese-speaking customers.