Head of Legal and Compliance | APAC

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

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.

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

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.