Head of Legal and Compliance - APAC

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for leading the firm's legal and compliance function in Asia Pacific.
• Provide advice, counsel and guidance to Regional Leadership in support of the business goals and strategy in the Region.
• Champion and lead the implementation of the firm's "Ethics Everywhere" Program in Asia Pacific.
• Manage legal aspects of corporate and client transactions.
• Manage the selection and performance of external counsel engaged for the Asia Pacific's business.
• Manage compliance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures that are applicable to LaSalle, globally, regionally, and in country.
• Coordinate with and support the Asia Pacific COO and Human Resources professionals on legal aspects of employee and benefits matters.
• Establish key performance objectives and prioritize the activities of the Legal and Compliance function, in alignment with other Global and Regional business objectives.
• Manage litigation, threatened litigation, claims and management reporting at both the corporate and client levels.
• Support LaSalle's enterprise risk management and business continuity programs.
• Develop and manage the regional Legal and Compliance budget.
• Support the implementation and adoption of systems and technologies adopted by LaSalle including those adopted by the Legal and Compliance function on a global basis.
• Collaborate with Jones Lang LaSalle Legal and Compliance on OneLegal efforts.
• Contribute to the global legal strategy of LaSalle Investment Management as a member of the Global Legal Leadership team.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in at least one Asia Pacific jurisdiction; familiarity with multiple Asia Pacific regulatory regimes preferred
• 12+ years of experience in private practice and/or in-house, in an international, high complexity business
• Experience in investment management and/or asset management. Real Estate experience an added advantage.
• Proven leadership and people development experience.
• Experience working within a global legal function and navigating matrix reporting structures
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Highly driven and ambitious self-starter.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

Job Description Company & Regional Overview LaSalle is a global real estate investment manager where exceptional investment talent, deep market and sector expertise, and data-driven intelligence are applied through a disciplined fair-value framework. Enhanced by industry-leading research and sustainability insights, we deliver outperformance that meets investor needs for income, growth, and diversification. We are the investment division of JLL, and our capabilities are supported by the scale of our global platform and the JLL ecosystem, providing us access to a network of global relationships, powerful analytics, market-leading insights, and cutting-edge technology. As part of JLL, we've been recognized as both a World's Most Ethical and World's Most Admired company. What drives us most is knowing our decisions improve lives and strengthen communities. Through our Culture of Care, we keep people at the heart of business. We also invest in our own people's growth through our 'Steer Your Career' strategy, empowering customized career journeys and developing managers into coaches, mentors and leaders. At LaSalle, your perspective and contributions drive meaningful impact. Build your career with an investment management company committed to clients, communities, and each other. Position Overview This position reports directly to LaSalle Investment Management Global General Counsel with a matrix reporting line to the Asia Pacific COO.

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