Manager, Legal, Asia

101280 | Legal & Compliance | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Singapore | Full-Time | Permanent

Entity: Allianz SE Singapore Branch

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Job Purpose

The role will be responsible for day-to-day legal issues for the Allianz Asia Pacific Regional Office (AZAP) and certain Allianz entities in Singapore, as well as provide legal advice, guidance and oversight on legal matters for other Allianz operating entities in the Asia Pacific Region (AZAP OEs). 

The candidate will be responsible for independently leading, managing and/or implementing (as required) legal related aspects of M&A transactions and group / regional initiatives and projects in the Asia Pacific region.

What you do

Legal

• Drive and lead legal aspects of group, regional projects / initiatives in the Asia Pacific region. Work closely with / provide guidance to AZAP OE legal teams to align with Group’s / AZAP’s strategic direction. 
• Drive and steer legal workstreams for M&A, restructurings and joint venture transactions in the Asia Pacific region. Work closely with Group Legal, AZAP M&A and OE teams to manage fast-paced transactions and demanding timelines. Manage and guide external legal counsel, as applicable.
• Provide legal and regulatory advice and transaction support for complex M&A, restructurings and joint venture transactions across the Asia Pacific region, including regional partnerships, strategic corporate transactions and similar matters (with support from external legal counsel as applicable).
• Provide business oriented legal advice and solutions in respect of all types of contracts entered by AZAP and other Allianz entities in Singapore.
• Drive the negotiation and drafting of a range of commercial agreements, ranging from NDAs and simple commercial contracts to complex cross border transactional documents, and managing relevant stakeholders independently.
• Anticipate future trends and risks in regulation and compliance and incorporating those into advice and business practices.
• Monitor and provide support to AZAP and local OE legal teams to implement corporate governance and corporate secretarial matters.
• Provide training to employees regarding legal topics (as required).

What you bring

 Technical skills:

• Sound experience working on commercial and transactional contract negotiation and management.
• Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies (including AI) and the roll out of technology-driven initiatives.
• Strong legal drafting skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong ability to propose commercial legal solutions.
• Sound experience in corporate law and corporate governance.

General skills:

• Self-motivated and have ability to work independently
• Strong analytical, thinking and implementation skills and ability to problem-solve 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required 
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple deals / timelines

Required experience:

• Qualitifed lawyer, Law degree (LLB) or equivalent with at least 5 years of post qualification experience working in a major law firm required

• Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating legal agreements, including transactional agreements and IT agreements
• Fluent verbal and written English
• Experience / knowledge in applicable laws such as Europe’s AI Act, DORA, GDPR, etc.
• Proven team player and ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues from different backgrounds, functions and cultures
• Experience advising internationally across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in the Asia Pacific region a plus
• Prior experience advising or working in the insurance or financial services industry a plus 
• AI-Skills e.g. ChatGPT and Microsoft CoPilot an advantage

What we offer

• We are certified as one of The World’s Best Places to Work & Great Place to Work in Singapore.
• Be part of a team that’s open-minded, supportive, and genuinely focused on customer outcomes.
• A sense of belonging in the workplace, where you are welcomed and encouraged to bring your most authentic self to work.
• An employer that is committed to supporting hybrid work and readily provides flexible & remote work options.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and Degreed and career opportunities across the world, to support your continuous learning and you taking control of your career development.
• Robust and comprehensive benefit offerings for your health and well being
• Initiatives to support your financial wellness through selected discounted Allianz insurance products, pension contributions and our referral bonus scheme.
• The opportunity to take part in our Employee Share Purchase Program - own a piece of your employer.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer.

We are united by a shared commitment: to put our customers first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.

Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our customers and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.

We therefore welcome applications regardless background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

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