Manager, Legal, Asia

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…